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PSALMS    AND    HYMNS 


CHRISTIAN    WORSHIP. 


I  will  sing  of  mercy  and  judgmen* :  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  will  1  sing. 

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BOSTON: 
CARTER,    HENDEE  &  CO. 


1833 


DISTRICT  OF  MASSACHUSETTS,  to  w,it  .- 

District  Clerk's  Office. 
B*  it  remembered,  That  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  October,  A.  D.  1330, 
fa  the  fifty-fifth  year  of  the  Independence  of  the  United  States  of  America, 
Carter  and  Hendee,  of  the  said  district-  have  deposited  in  this  office 
the  title  of  a  book,  the  right  whereof  they  claim  as  proprietors,  in  the  words 
following,  to  wit: 

"A  Collection  of  Psalms  and  Hymns  for  Christian  Worship.  I  will  sing 
of  mercy  and  judgment :  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  sing. — Psalm  ci.  1." 

In  conformity  to  the  act  of  the  Congress  of  the  United  States,  entitled, 
u  An  Act  for  the  encouragement  of  learning,  by  securing  the  copies  of  maps, 
charts,  and  books,  to  the  authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies  during  the 
times  therein  mentioned  :"  and  also  to  an  act,  entitled,  "  An  Act  supple- 
mentary to  an  act,  entitled,  '  An  Act  for  the  encouragement  of  learning. 
by  securing  the  copies  of  maps,  charts,  and  books,  to  the  authors  and  pro 

firietors  of  such  copies  during  the  times  therein  mentioned;'  and  extend 
ng  che  benefits  thereof  to  the  arts  of  designing,  engraving,  and  etching  hi* 
torical  and  other  prints." 

JNO.  W.  DAVIS, 
Ulerk  of  the  District  of  Massachusetts. 


PREFACE 


As  some  account  may  be  expected,  of  the  princi- 
ples on  which  this  collection  of  hymns  was  made,  it 
will  be  here  given  in  a  few  words. 

My  main  object  has  been,  to  gather  from  the  exist- 
ing body  of  divine  poetry,  those  hymns  which  I  deem- 
ed the  best  calculated  to  be  sung  in  our  churches. 
I  consequently  adopted  all  which  appeared  to  me  to 
possess  the  requisite  poetical  and  devotional  character, 
without  regard  to  the  particular  denomination  of 
Christians  to  which  their  authors  belonged.  Hymns 
from  Wesley's  collection,  and  some  Moravian  hymns 
from  the  Christian  Psalmist  of  Montgomery,  I  regard 
as  among  the  richest  contents  of  this  volume. 
Their  delightful  fervour,  though  by  some  it  may  be 
called  methodistical,  will  be  thought  by  others,  I 
trust,  to  be  the  true  spirit  of  devotional  Christian 
poetry. 

I  have  taken  care  to  alter  as  little  as  possible  from 
my  originals,  and  to  obtain  all  hymns,  whenever  it 
was  practicable,  as  their  authors  wrote  and  published 
them.  The  effusions  of  Watts  and  Doddridge,  the 
two  principal  classics  in  this  high  and  difficult  spe- 


IV  PREFACE 

cies  of  literature,  will  be  found  in  a  purer  form  in  this 
volume  than  they  are  usually  met  with  in  other  col- 
lections. Whenever  a  hymn  by  one  of  these,  or  any 
other  author,  seemed  to  require  a  great  deal  of  alter- 
ation, it  was  not  altered,  but  left ;  for  it  was  my  desire 
and  intention  that  every  hymn,  as  it  appeared  in  this 
collection,  should  be  really  the  production  of  the  indi- 
vidual whose  name  is  placed  over  it.  I  freely  omitted 
such  verses,  however,  as  I  did  not  approve,  whenever 
it  could  be  done  without  essential  injury  to  the  con- 
nexion. 

Those  words  and  expressions  which  I  consider  a? 
forming  the  peculiar  and  appropriate  diction  and 
imagery  of  sacred  poetry,  such  as  Zion,  Israel,  Ca- 
naan, Saints,  &c,  I  have  constantly  retained. 

The  adaptation  of  musical  emphasis  and  expres- 
sion to  the  words,  I  have  left  with  intelligent  and  well 
instructed  choirs. 

Although  I  undertook  this  work,  because  I  was 
not  altogether  satisfied  with  any  collection  which  I 
had  seen,  yet  I  cannot  hope  to  have  succeeded  to  the 
entire  satisfaction  of  others.  I  am  conscious  that  I 
must,  at  least,  have  omitted  some  hymns  which  many 
persons  have  been  accustomed  to  regard  as  indispen- 
sable, and  introduced  some  which  may  be  thought 
unworthy  of  the  place  which  they  occupy.  It  is  to  be 
presumed  that  there  is  a  considerable  number  of  them 
which  will  be  admired  by  some,  and  disliked  by  oth- 
ers.     Among  five  hundred  and    sixty  hymns,  there 


PREFACE.  V 

will  be  found,  it  is  probable,  sufficient  range  for  a 
variety  of  tastes. 

It  is  sincerely  my  prayer  that  this  book,  wherever 
it  may  be  introduced,  may  be  instrumental  in  height- 
ening the  interest  of  Christian  worship,  and  serving 
the  cause  of  religion  and  God  ; — and  as  sincerely  is 
it  my  wish  that  wherever  and  whenever  it  may  be 
found  inadequate  to  these  great  purposes,  it  may  be 
superseded  by  one  which  will  answer  them  better. 

F.  W.  P.  G. 

Oct  1,  1830. 


NOTE  TO  THE  SECOND  EDITION. 

In  this  stereotyped  edition,  the  number  and  order 
of  hymns  remain  precisely  as  before.  The  only  alter- 
ations which  have  been  made,  besides  the  correction 
of  a  few  typographical  errors,  are  the  two  following  : — 
Instead  of  the  hymn  which  stood  as  the  289th  in  the 
first  edition,  and  which,  through  some  oversight,  was 
a  repetition  of  the  187th,  have  been  inserted  four  of 
those  well  known  verses  by  Sir  Henry  Wotton,  begin- 
ning, '  How  happy  is  he  born  or  taught.'  And  in  the 
place  of  the  hymn  which  was  numbered  539  in  the 
first  edition,  has  been  introduced  one  on  a  similar  sub- 
ject, beginning,  '  God  of  the  changing  year,  whose  arm 
of  power.' 

1* 


VI  NOTE    TO    THE    SECOND    EDITION. 

For  the  sake  of  uniformity  of  editions,  these  are  the 
only  changes  which  I  have  permitted  myself  to  make 
in  the  body  of  the  work.  In  the  few  pages,  however, 
which  succeed  the  Doxologies,  I  felt  more  at 
liberty,  and  have  indulged  in  more  considerable  varia- 
tions, as  will  be  perceived  by  those  who  may  be  ac- 
quainted with  the  first  edition,  or  will  take  the  pains 
of  comparing  the  two  editions  together.  The  whole 
collection  now  stands  as  it  probably  will  remain  so 
long  as  it  shall  continue  to  be  in  use. 

Feb.  22,  1831. 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    lilNES 


ACCORDING  to  thy  gracious  word 517 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have 282 

Again  our  ears  have  heard  the  voice 29 

Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 232 

Ah  wretched  souls  who  strive  in  vain 300 

All  earthly  charms  however  dear 287 

All  powerful  self-existent  God 100 

All-seeing  God  't  is  thine  to  know 311 

All  ye  nations  praise  the  Lord 64 

Almighty  God  in  humble  prayer 405 

Almighty  God  thy  wondrous  works 137 

Almighty  God  thy  word  is  cast 30 

Almighty  Maker  Lord  of  all 409 

Am  I  an  Israelite  indeed 308 

Amidst  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears 310 

Amidst  unsatisfied  desires 275 

And  art  thou  with  us  gracious  Lord  164 

And  is  the  Gospel  peace  and  love   245 

And  now  my  soul  another  year 547 

And  shall  I  sit  alone 359 

And  will  the  great  eternal  God   529 

Another  six  days  work  is  done 21 

As  body  when  the  soul  has  fled 345 

As  every  day  thy  mercy  spares 46 

A  soldier's  course  from  battles  won 270 

As  parched  in  the  barren  sands 288 

As  the  chased  hart  midst  sultry  beams 402 

As  the  hart  with  eager  looks 403 

As  the  sun's  enlivening  eye 513 

As  the  sweet  flower  that  scents  the  morn 515 

As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 468 


vin  index  of  first  lines. 

Attend  ye  children  of  your  God 626 

Author  of  good  we  rest  on  thee   421 

A  voice  from  the  desert  comes  awful  and  shrill 206 

Awake  my  drowsy  soul  awake 285 

Awake  my  soul  and  with  the  sun 35 

Awake  my  soul  lift  up  thine  eyes 273 

Awake  my  soul  stretch  every  nerve 271 

Awake  our  souls  away  our  fears   272 

Awake  ye  saints  and  raise  your  eyes 467 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne 1 

Begin  my  soul  the  exalted  lay 71 

Behold  my  servant  see  him  rise 207 

Behold  the  amazing  sight , 223 

Behold  the  blind  their  sight  receive 239 

Behold  the  lofty  sky  ...  . 182 

Behold  the  man  how  glorious  he 227 

Behold  the  morning  sun 36 

Behold  the  prince  of  peace  . , 211 

Behold  the  Saviour  on  the  cross    229 

Behold  where  breathing  love  divine 240 

Behold  where  in  a  mortal  form  241 

Be  it  my  only  wisdom  here    277 

Beset  with  snares  on  every  hand 407 

Be  still  my  heart  these  anxious  cares 321 

Be  with  me  Lord  where'er  I  go    404 

Bless  O  my  soul  the  living  God   112 

Blest  are  the  meek  he  said 333 

Blest  are  the  sons  of  peace 313 

Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know    258 

Blest  be  our  everlasting  Lord 76 

Blest  be  the  everlasting  God   236 

Blest  Instructer  from  thy  ways 352 

Blest  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lord 301 

Blest  Spirit  source  of  grace  divine 410 

Bright  Source  of  intellectual  rays 200 

Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led 217 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 485 


IXDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  IX 

CAN  creatures  to  perfection  find  9? 

Clay  to  clay  and  dust  to  dust   560 

Come  blessed  Spirit  source  of  light 201 

Come  gracious  Spirit  heavenly  Dove 332 

Come  Holy  Spirit  heavenly  Dove 353 

Come  iet  us  anew  our  journey  pursue 533 

Come  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice 247 

Come  sound  his  praise  abroad 2 

Come  thou  Almighty  King 59 

Come  to  the  house  of  prayer    , 3 

Come  we  that  love  the  Lord    432 

Continue  Lord  to  hear  my  voice    377 

DAUGHTER  of  Zion  from  the  dust 504 

Delightful  is  the  task  to  sing   37 

Do  flesh  and  nature  dread  to  die   451 

EARLY  my  God  without  delay   33 

Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms  sublime 101 

Eternal  and  immortal  King   99 

Eternal  God  Almighty  cause   60 

Eternal  Source  of  every  joy 540 

Eternal  Source  of  life  and  light 406 

Eternal  Source  of  life  and  thought    412 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God 128 

FAITH  hope  and  love  now  dwell  on  earth 347 

Father  adored  in  worlds  above 375 

Father  divine  before  thy  view 138 

Father  divine  the  Saviour  cried 230 

Father  of  light  conduct  my  feet 273 

Father  of  lights  thy  needful  aid 505 

Father  of  lights  we  sing  thy  name   139 

Father  of  me  and  all  mankind   417 

Father  of  mercies  God  of  love    401 

Father  of  mercies  in  thy  word 193 

Father  of  our  feeble  race 344 

Father  of  spirits  nature's  God    106 


<  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LIXES. 

Father  supply  my  every  need 413 

Father  thy  paternal  care 47 

Father  to  thy  kind  love  we  owe    121 

Far  from  mortal  cares  retreating 5 

Far  from  the  world  0  Lord  I  flee 331 

Forgive  us  for  thy  mercy's  sake    3-33 

For  thee  O  God  our  constant  praise 4 

Forth  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky    361 

Fountain  of  being  source  of  good 491 

Fountain  of  mercy  God  of  love 549 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies    65 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 503 

From  north  and  south  from  east  and  west 269 

Prom  the  table  now  retiring 523 

GIVE  thanks  to  God  most  high 140 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise   141 

Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears   302 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 260 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high 77 

Glory  to  thee  my  God  this  night 51 

Glory  to  thee  whose  powerful  word 499 

God  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son 194 

God  in  the  high  and  holy  place 122 

God  is  a  Spirit  just  and  wise 309 

God  is  our  Saviour  and  defence 142 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints   259 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 143 

God  my  supporter  an  1  my  hope 386 

God  of  eternity  from  thee 435 

God  of  mercy  God  of  love 349 

God  of  my  life  through  all  its  days 70 

God  of  my  life  whose  gracious  power 144 

God  of  our  fathers  b.j  whose  hand 403 

God  of  the  morning  at  whose  voice 39 

God  of  the  changing  year  whose  arm  of  power   539 

God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul 184 

God  that  madest  earth  and  heaven 52 


IXDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES  XJ 

God  who  is  just  and  kind 414 

Good  is  the  Lord  the  heavenly  King 496 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane -42 

Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime 553 

Greatest  of  beings  source  of  life TS 

Greatest  of  beings  source  of  life 145 

Great  Father  of  mankind 6 

Great  Former  of  this  various  frame 102 

Great  Framer  of  unnumbered  worlds 66<j 

Great  God  at  whose  all  powerful  call 492 

Great  God  how  infinite  art  thou 103 

Great  God  in  vain  man's  narrow  view 89 

Great  God  I  own  the  sentence  just 452 

Gre3t  God  thine  attributes  divine 133 

Great  God  wert  thou  extreme  to  mark 2   9 

Great  God  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 546 

Great  God  what  do  I  see  and  hear 454 

Great  Lord  of  earth  and  seas  and  skies 146 

Great  is  the  Lord  his  works  of  might   13  4 

Great  Ruler  of  all  nature's  frame 147 

Great  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies 552 

Great  Source  of  life  our  souls  confess 149 

C^reat  Source  of  unexhausted  good 150 

Green  pastures  and  clear  streams 243 

HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews 346 

Hail  all  hail  the  joyful  morn 216 

Happy  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord 339 

Happy  the  child  whose  tender  years 436 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign 325 

Happy  the  man  who  finds  the  grace 279 

Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  steps 312 

Happy  the  men  whom  strength  divine 7 

Hark  for  the  great  Creator  speaks 219 

Hark  the  glad  sound  the  Saviour  comes 209 

Hark  what  mean  those  holy  voices 213 

Hear  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken 261 

Hear  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said 221 


Xll  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims    463 

Heaven  is  a  place  of  rest  from  sin 469 

He  dies  the  friend  of  sinners  dies 237 

Here  to  the  High  and  Holy  One 527 

He  's  blessed  who  has  thy  pardon  gained 369 

High  in  the  heavens  eternal  God 135 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name 326 

Holy  as  thou  0  Lord  is  none   129 

Holy  holy  holy  Lord 79 

How  are  thy  servants  blest  0  Lord 498 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet 220 

How  beautiful  the  sight t> 314 

How  blest  are  they  who  always  keep 290 

How  blest  are  they  who  daily  prove 340 

How  blest  is  he  who  ne'er  consents 292 

How  blest  is  he  whose  tranquil  mind 512 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies 465 

How  bright  these  glorious  spirits  shine 516 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 11 

How  gentle  God's  commands 151 

How  glorious  Lord  art  thou  334 

How  gracious  and  how  wise 152 

How  happy  is  he  born  or  taught 289 

How  long  shall  dreams  of  creature  bliss 367 

How  long  shall  earth's  alluring  tvyys 470 

How  pleasant  how  divinely  fair 8 

How  rich  the  blessings  0  my  God 327 

How  rich  thy  gifts  almighty  King 551 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 188 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 249 

How  swift  the  torrent  rolls 443 

I  CANNOT  shun  the  stroke  of  death. 453 

If  death  my  friend  and  me  divide 471 

If  God  succeed  not  all  the  cost 153 

If  God  to  build  the  house  deny 154 

If  Providence  to  try  my  heart 148 

I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven   464 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  Xlll 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath 123 

Imposture  shrinks  from  light  195 

In  all  iry  vast  concerns  with  thee 110 

Indulgent  God  whose  bounteous  care 53 

In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too 243 

In  Israel's  fane  by  silent  night 437 

In  mercy  Lord  remember  me    54 

In  pleasant  lands  have  fallen  the  lines 555 

In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid   40 

Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes  Lord  191 

Interval  of  grateful  shade 55 

In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth 488 

In  the  sun  and  moon  and  stars 4S3 

In  vain  cur  fancy  strives  to  paint 466 

Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart 335 

I  want  a  principle  within 233 

I  want  the  spirit  of  power  within   379 

I  will  extol  thee  Lord  on  high 550 

I  would  not  live  alway  I  ask  not  to  stay 454 

IEHOVAH  reigns  he  dwells  in  light 10-, 

Jerusalem  my  happy  home 472 

Jesus  and  can  it  ever  be 250 

Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies 518 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 222 

John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord   205 

Join  all  ye  servants  of  the  Lord 186 

Joy  to  the  world  the  Lord  is  come 210 

LEADER  of  Israel's  host  and  guide 3S0 

Let  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise 223 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join 139 

Let  every  creature  join 72 

Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak 12=1 

Let  not  the  wise  their  wisdom  boast 251 

Let  one  loud  song  of  praise  arise   80 

Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be 448 

Let  partv  name:?  no  mor«    316 


XIV  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky , .   252 

Let  us  with  a  gladsome  mind 67 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake 536 

Like  shadows  gliding  o'er  the  plain 436 

Lo  God  is  here  let  us  adore 12 

Lo  my  shepherd's  hand  divine 162 

Look  back  my  soul  with  grateful  love    427 

Lord  before  thy  presence  come 13 

Lord  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 33 

Lord  how  secure  and  blest  are  they   291 

Lord  I  believe  a  rest  remains 434 

Lord  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice   190 

Lord  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 41 

Lord  of  hosts  to  thee  we  raise 530 

Lord  of  my  life  0  may  thy  praise 42 

Lord  of  nature  source  of  light   31 

Lord  of  the  harvest  God  of  grace 202 

Lord  of  the  sabbath  hear  our  vows 22 

Lord  of  the  sea  thy  potent  sway 501 

Lord  of  the  wide  extended  main 500 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above 9 

Lord  of  the  worlds  below   493 

Lord  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright 362 

Lord  thou  art  good  all  nature  shows   127 

Lord  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through 109 

Lord  we  adore  thy  vast  designs 1 65 

Lord  we  adore  thy  wondrous  name 113 

Lord  we  have  wandered  from  thy  way 371 

Lord  what  a  feeble  piece 446 

Lord  whom  in  beaven  but  thee  alone 387 

Lord  who  's  the  happy  man  that  may 293 

Love  divine  all  love  excelling 3S8 

MARK  the  soft-falling  snow   262 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour 34 

Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb 233 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord 24-1 

My  Father  let  me  hear  thy  voice 366 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LIr  ES.  XV 

My  few  revolving  years   543 

My  God  accept  my  early  vows  43 

My  God  how  endless  is  thy  love 49 

My  God  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 113 

My  God  I  thank  thee  may  no  thought  329 

My  God  my  king  thy  various  praise 92 

My  God  my  strength  my  hope 234 

My  God  permit  me  not  to  be 330 

My  God  permit  my  tongue 359 

My  gracious  God  I  own  thy  right 323 

My  gracious  Lord  whose  changeless  love 353 

My  helper  God  I  bless  his  name  542 

My  Maker  and  my  King    119 

My  never-ceasing  songs  shall  show 131 

My  shepherd  is  the  living  Lord 156 

My  shepherd  is  the  living  Lord 159 

My  shepherd  will  supply  my  need 16C 

My  soul  before  thee  prostrate  lies    360 

My  soul  how  lovely  is  the  place 10 

My  soul  inspired  with  sacred  love    117 

My  soul  praise  the  Lord  speak  good  of  his  name   82 

My  soul  repeat  his  praise 114 

My  soul  shall  praise  thee  0  my  God    429 

My  soul  the  awful  hour  will  come   455 

My  soul  with  patience  waits 365 

My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone    390 

NAKED  as  from  the  earth  we  came  i . . .  456 

No  change  of  times  shall  ever  shock    166 

Nor  eye  hath  seen  nor  ear  hath  heard 473 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord    257 

Now  let  a  true  ambition  rise   303 

Now  may  he  who  from  the  dead 32 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone 43 

O  BLESSED  souls  are  they 363 

O  bless  the  Lord  my  soul 115 

O  bless  the  Lord  my  soul 116 


XVI  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES 

0  bow  thine  ear  eternal  One 531 

0  come  loud  anthems  let  us  sing 14 

O  draw  me  Father  after  thee 391 

O'er  mountain  tops  the  mount  of  God 224 

O'er  the  realms  of  Pagan  darkness   502 

O  God  accept  the  sacred  hour  519 

0  God  by  whom  the  seed  is  given  203 

O  God  mine  inmost  soul  convert 482 

O  God  our  strength  to  thee  the  song 90 

O  God  that  madest  the  earth  and  sky 506 

O  God  thou  art  my  God  alone 392 

O  God  we  praise  thee  and  confess 83 

0  God  whose  presence  glows  in  all 534 

0  hap py  Christian  who  can  boast 332 

O  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 280 

O  happy  soul  that  lives  on  high 318 

O  happy  they  who  know  the  Lord 320 

O  help  us  Lord  each  hour  of  need 357 

O  here  if  ever  God  of  love 520 

O  how  can  they  look  up  to  heaven 537 

O  Israel  to  thy  tents  repair 304 

O  learn  of  me  the  Saviour  cried 336 

O  let  me  heavenly  Lord  extend 437 

O  Lord  my  best  desires  fulfil 418 

O  Lord  our  fathers  oft  have  told 553 

O  Lord  our  heavenly  King 93 

O  Lord  the  Saviour  and  defence 447 

O  Lord  thy  mercy  my  sure  hope 180 

One  prayer  I  have  all  prayers  in  one   420 

On  thee  each  morning  O  my  God 44 

On  the  first  Christian  sabbath  eve 28 

On  thy  church  O  Power  divine 263 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord  his  greatness  proclaim 61 

O  render  thanks  to  God  above 62 

O  that  my  heart  was  right  with  thee 393 

O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 394 

O  thou  from  whom  all  goodness  flows 395 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry  ... : 354 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  XVli 

0  thou  the  wretched's  sure  retreat 370 

0  thou  through  all  thy  works  adored 84 

0  thou  to  whose  all  searching  si^ht 396 

0  thou  who  art  above  all  height 535 

0  thou  who  hast  at  thy  command 415 

0  thou  whose  power  o'er  moving  worlds  presides 384 

Our  blest  Redeemer  ere  he  breathed 253 

Our  Captain  leads  us  on 246 

Our  God  our  help  in  ages  past 445 

Our  God  where'er  thy  people  meet 533 

Our  heavenly  Father  calls 319 

Our  heavenly  Father  hear 374 

Or  joy  is  a  created  good 433 

Our  sins  alas  how  strong  they  be 373 

0  what  is  man  great  Maker  of  mankind 510 

0  where  shall  rest  be  found   481 

PASS  a  few  swiftly  fleeting  years 474 

Praise  O  praise  the  name  divine 75 

Praise  the  Lord  ye  heavens  adore  him 73 

Praiz-e  to  God  immortal  praise    167 

Praise  to  the  Lord  of  boundless  might 179 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  our  God  to  praise 63 

RISE  crowned  with  light  imperial  Salem  rise   225 

Rejoice  believer  in  the  Lord 305 

Remark  my  soul  the  narrow  bounds 541 

Return  my  roving  heart  return 363 

Return  my  soul  and  seek  thy  rest 428 

Return  my  soul  unto  thy  rest 364 

Rise  my  soul  and  stretch  thy  wings 431 

SAFELY  through  another  week  557 

Searcher  of  hearts  before  thy  face  356 

Searcher  of  hearts  to  thee  are  known 107 

See  another  year  is  gone 544 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 525 

See  the  leaves  around  us  falling   543 

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XV111  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

Servant  of  God  well  done  559 

Shine  forth  eternal  Source  of  light   397 

Shine  on  our  souls  eternal  God 398 

Should  famine  o'er  the  mourning  field 507 

Show  pity  Lord  0  Lord  forgive 355 

Sing  to  the  Lord  who  loud  proclaims 306 

Sing  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand 267 

Sing  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord 266 

Sleep  sleep  to-day  tormenting  cares   23 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 322 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong Ill 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 87 

Sons  of  men  behold  from  far Ll8 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies 168 

Spirit  of  peace  who  as  a  dove 315 

Spirit  of  truth  on  this  thy  day   254 

Stand  still  refulgent  orb  of  day 480 

Supreme  and  universal  light 281 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace 125 

Sweet  is  the  task  O  Lord 24 

TEACH  me  my  God  and  king 416 

Teach  me  0  teach  me  Lord  thy  way 192 

The  angel  comes  he  comes  to  reap 479 

The  christian  warrior  see  him  stand 274 

The  darkened  sky  how  thick  it  lowers 457 

The  dews  and  rains  in  all  their  store 497 

The  earth  is  thine  Jehovah  thine 296 

The  evils  that  beset  our  path 450 

Thee  we  adore  Eternal  Name 449 

The  fountain  in  its  source 411 

The  glorious  universe  around ." 317 

The  God  of  Israel  is  our  Lord 264 

The  God  who  reigns  alone 91 

The  heavenly  spheres  to  thee  0  God 57 

The  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain 15 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory  Lord 183 

The  law  by  Moses  came 256 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  XIX 

The  Lord  descended  from  above 94 

The  Lord  himself  the  mighty  Lord 157 

The  Lord  in  Zion  placed  his  name 17 

The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  place 130 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd  no  want  shall  I  know 163 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed 234 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns 136 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 153 

The  Lord  my  shepherd  is 161 

The  Lord  our  God  is  full  of  might 95 

The  Lord  will  come  the  earth  shall  quake 212 

The  morning  dawns  upon  the  place 231 

The  morning  flowers. display  their  sweets 460 

The  offerings  to  thy  throne  which  rise 16 

The  perfect  world  by  Adam  trod 532 

The  promises  I  sing 132 

The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined 2 14 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight 475 

There  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale 81 

The  saints  on  earth  and  those  above 263 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high 96 

The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word 196 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts 255 

The  swift  declining  day 56 

The  swift  not  always  in  the  race 419 

The  term  of  life  assigned  to  man 433 

The  uplifted  eye  and  bended  knee 342 

The  wandering  star  and  fleeting  wind 350 

They  who  on  the  Lord  rely 50 

This  child  we  dedicate  to  thee 524 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 25 

This  is  the  first  and  great  command 343 

This  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's 297 

This  -=tone  to  thee  in  faith  we  lay 523 

Thou  hidden  love  of  God  whose  height 335 

Thou  Lord  by  strictest  search  hast  known 103 

Thou  Lord  through  every  changing  scene 169 

Thou  who  dwelFst  enthroned  above  85 


XX  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES 

Thrice  nappy  souls  who  born  from  heaven 2.98 

Thrice  happy  state  where  saints  shall  live 461 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 400 

Through  all  the  various  shifting  scenes 181 

Through  every  age  eternal  God 444 

Through  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path 439 

Thus  far  on  life's  perplexing  path 299 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on 58 

Thy  gracious  aid  great  God  impart 204 

Thy  kingdom  Lord  forever  stands 171 

Thy  law  is  perfect  Lord  of  light 185 

Thy  mercies  and  thy  love 120 

Thy  name  almighty  Lord 66 

Thy  presence  everlasting  God 514 

Thy  wisdom  power  and  goodness  Lord 170 

Times  without  number  have  I  prayed 372 

'T  is  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 343 

*T  is  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand 495 

'T  is  God  the  spirit  leads 170 

'T  is  God  who  those  that  trust  in  him 324 

To  God  the  mighty  Lord 68 

To  God  the  only  wise 86 

To  keep  the  lamp  alive 323 

Tomorrow  Lord  is  thine 440 

To  thee  my  God  my  days  are  known 430 

To  thee  O  God  we  homage  pay 226 

Transporting  tidings  which  we  hear 462 

Triumphant  Lord  thy  goodness  reigns 126 

'T  was  by  an  order  from  the  Lord 197 

'T  was  on  that  dark  that  doleful  night 521 

UNITE  my  roving  thoughts  unite 426 

Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes 173 

Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes 174 

YAINLY  through  night's  weary  hours 155 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  XXI 

WAIT  on  the  Lord  ye  heirs  of  hope 338 

Weak  and  irresolute  is  man 351 

Welcome  sweet  day  of  rest 26 

We  sing  of  God  the  mighty  source 88 

With  all  our  hearts  with  all  our  powers 69 

With  glory  clad  with  strength  arrayed 105 

Within  these  walls  he  peace 489 

With  mines  of  wealth  are  sinners  poor 276 

With  reverence  let  the  saints  appear 97 

With  sacred  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 20 

With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud 494 

With  stately  towers  and  bulwarks  strong. 265 

What  is  tiie  chaff  the  word  of  man 199 

Wh?t  must  it  he  to  dwell  above 476 

What  secret  hand  at  morning  light. 45 

What  shall  we  ask  of  God  in  prayer 378 

When  all  bespeaks  a  Father's  love 175 

When  all  thy  mercies  O  my  God 176 

When  as  returns  this  solemn  day 27 

When  before  thy  throne  we  kneel 18 

When  darkness  long  ha^  veiled  my  mind 425 

WThen  floods  of  grief  assault  the  mind 424 

When  I  can  read  my  title   clear 477 

When  in  the  vale  of  lengthened  years 511 

When  Israel  of  the  Lord  beloved 381 

When  Israel  through  the  desert  passed 198 

When  I  with  curious  eyes  survey 509 

When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past 423 

When  overwhelmed  with  grief 422 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death 478 

When  sickness  shakes  the  languid  frame 5<" 

When  storms  hang  o'er  the  Christian's  head 177 

When  the  vale  of  death  appears 458 

Wherefore  should  man  frail  child  of  clay 337 

Wherewith  shall  I  approach  the  Lord 19 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night 215 


XX11  INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES. 

While  sounds  of  war  are  heard  around 554 

While  thee  I  seek  protecting  Power 376 

While  through  this  changing  world  we  roam , 441 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun -    545 

Who  make  the  Lord  of  hosts  their  tower 178 

Whom  have  we  Lord  in  heaven  but  thee 399 

Who  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill 295 

Who  shall  tow'rd  thy  chosen  seat 294 

YE  boundless  realms  of  joy 74 

Ye  faithful  souls  who  Jesus  know 23G 

Ye  followers  of  the  Prince  of  Peace 522 

Y"e  golden  lamps  of  heaven  farewell.  .• 459 

Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord 238 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord 2St> 

Ye  sons  of  men  a  feeble  race 442 

Ye  that  obey  the  immortal  King 490 

Ye  trembling  souls  dismiss  your  fears 307 

ZEAL  is  that  pure  and  heav  nly  flame 841 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


I.      Introduction  and  Close  of  Worship. 
For  the  introduction  of  worship,  1  to  20.     For  the   Chris- 
tian Sabbath,  21  to  28.     For  the  close  of  worship,  29  to  34. 

II.     Morning  and  Evening  Hymns. 

For  the  morning,  35  to  45.  Morning  or  evening,  46  to  50. 
Evening,  51  to  58. 

III.  General  Praise  and  Thanksgiving. 

Presence  of  God  invoked,  59.  Praise  to  the  only  true 
God,  GO.  Thanksgiving  and  holiness,  62.  God  adored  in  his 
Works,  61,  63.  Universal  praise,  64  to  80.  Praise  due  from 
men,  81,  82.  Te  Deum,  83.  Praise  to  the  Lord  of  nature, 
84,  85.  Praise  for  preserving  grace,  86.  Glory  in  the  high- 
est, 87. 

IV.  Attributes  and  Providence  of  God. 

Existence  of  God,  88.  God  incomprehensible,  89, 98.  Uni- 
ty of  God,  90,  91.  Greatness,  power  and  sovereignty  of 
God,  92  to  97.  God  invisible,  99.  Eternity  and  immu^- 
bility  of  God,  100  to  105.  Omnipresence  and  omniscience 
of  God,  106  to  111.  Goodness,  mercy  and  compassion  of 
God,  112  to  127.  Holiness  of  God,  128  to  130.  Faithfulness 
of  God,  131,  132.  Attributes  of  God  our  confidence,  133. 
Perfections  and  providence  of  God,  134  to  136.  P-ovidence 
and  grace  unsearchable,  137.  Mercies  of  God  ov'  trust,  138 
to  142.  Mysteries  of  Providence,  143.  Care  ,  Providence, 
144  to  146.  Providence  in  our  afflictions,  147  i  152.  Bless- 
ing of  God  always  needful,  153  to  155.     (?  A  our  shepherd, 


XXIV  INDEX    OP    SUBJECTS. 

156  to  163.  The  constant  help  of  Providence,  164  to  171, 
Distinguished  goodness  of  Providence  to  man,  172.  Divine 
protection  and  retribution,  173  to  181. 

V.     The  Scriptures. 

The  books  of  nature  and  scripture,  182,  183.  Excellence 
and  power  of  God's  word,  184  to  194.  Divine  instruction  im- 
plored, 191,  192.  Searching  the  scriptures,  195.  Light  of 
the  world,  196,  198.  Prophecy  and  inspiration,  197.  Heav- 
enly bread,  199.  Divine  teachings,  200,  201.  Seed  of  the 
word,  202,  203.     Supplication  for  a  blessing  on  the  word,  204. 

VI.     Christ  and  Chistianity. 

Message  of  John  the  Baptist,  205,  206.  Christ's  coming, 
207  to  212.  Christ's  nativity,  213  to  216.  Christ's  manifes- 
tation to  the  Gentiles,  217  to  225.  Christ  the  Sun  of  Righ- 
teousness, 226.  Sufferings  and  death  of  Christ,  227  to  23 J . 
Resurrection  of  Christ,  232  to  236.  .  Death,  resurrection  and 
ascension  of  Christ,  237,  238.  Christ's  miracles,  239.  Pre- 
cepts and  example  of  Christ,  240  to  246.  Christ's  invitations, 
247  to  249.  Glorying  in  Jesus,  250,  251.  Coming  and  influ- 
ences of  the  holy  Spirit,  252  to  254.  Gospel  invitations,  255. 
Character  and  success  of  the  gospel,  256  to  265.  Chris- 
tian  pilgrims,  266.  Songs  of  the  redeemed,  267.  Commu 
nion  of  saints,  268.     Final  acceptance  of  the  righteous,  269 

VII.     The  Christian  Life. 

Christian  life,  race  and  warfare,  270  to  274.  Christian 
riches,  275,  276.  Christian  wisdom,  277  to  281.  Christian 
watchfulness  and  activity,  282  to  286.  Virtue  imperishable, 
287.  Safety  and  happiness  of  obedience  and  a  good  con- 
science, 288  to  298.  The  Christian  Israel,  299.  Resolution 
and  example,  300.  Courage  and  fortitude,  301  to  307  Chris 
tian  ambition,  303.  Sincerity  and  self-examination,  30S,  309. 
Steadiness  of  principle,  310.  Charitable  judgment,  311. 
Moderation,  312.  Peace  and  love,  313  to  315.  Christian 
unity,  316,    317.      Communion    with   God    and    Christ,  319. 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS.  XXV 

Trust  in  God  and  contentment,  320,  321.  Holiness  and  grace, 
322.  Dependence  and  trust,  323,  324.  Love  to  God,  obedience, 
trust  and  submission,  325  to  329.  Retirement  and  meditation, 
330,  331.  Living  in  Christ,  332.  Meekness  and  humility, 
333  to  337.  Christian  patience,  338.  Liberality  and  charity, 
339,  34vA     Zeal,  341.     Faith  and  works,  342  to  348. 

VIII.     Confession  and  Penitence. 

Sins  confessed  and  mourned,  349.  Inconstancy  lamented, 
350.  Human  frailty,  351.  Seeking  forgiveness  and  a  clean 
heart,  352  to  356.  Seeking  divine  aid,  3o7.  Amidst  tempta- 
tion, 358.  Hope  reviving,  359.  Seeking  grace  and  refuge, 
360,  361.  Preparation  of  heart,  362,  363.  Return  and  par- 
don, 364  to  372.     Freedom  from  sin  in  heaven,  373. 

IX.     Devout  Aspirations  and  Affections. 

The  Lord's  prayer,  374,  375.  Habitual  devotion,  376 
Seeking  the  Divine  presence,  influence  and  light,  377  to  389. 
Faith  in  Divine  grace  and  power,  390.  Living  wholly  to 
God,  391  to  393.  Breathing  after  holiness,  394.  Lord,  re- 
member me,  395.  Seeking  God  for  our  guardian,  396.  Seek- 
ing the  knowledge  of  God,  397.  Joy  in  God's  presence, 
398.  God  our  eternal  portion,  399.  Praising  God  in  all 
changes,  400,  401.  The  Soul  panting  for  God,  402,  403. 
Seeking  help  and  direction  from  God,  404,  to  408.  For  a  ho- 
ly life,  409.  Living  waters,  410,  411.  Subjection  to  God, 
412.  Bread  of  life,  413.  Holy  desires,  414.  Living  to 
God's  glory,  415,  416.  Thy  kingdom  come,  417.  Submission 
and  resignation,  418  to  421.  Safety  in  God,  422.  Hope  and 
comfort  in  trouble,  423,  424.  Peace  and  deliverance,  425  to 
427.  Fervent  gratitude,  428,  429.  Living  with  God,  430 
Heavenly  aspirations  and  joys,  431  to  433.  The  saint's  rest, 
434. 

X.     Life,  Death  and  Futurity. 

Redeeming  time,  435.     Journey  of  life,  436  to  439.     Un- 
certainty of  life,  440.     Heaven  and  earth,  441.     Our  life  in 
the   charge   of    God,  442.      Following   the   pious  dead,  443. 
3 


XXVI  INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Frailty  and  vanity  of  mortal  life,  444  to  450.  Death  a  bles- 
sing to  the  righteous,  451.  Triumphing  over  death,  452  to 
454.  Support  in  affliction  and  death,  455  to  458.  God  the 
everlasting  light,  459.  The  young  cut  off  like  flowers,  460. 
Comfort  on  the  death  of  friends,  461,  462.  The  pious  dead 
are  blessed,  463  to  466.  Looking  homeward,  467,  468.  Prep- 
aration for  heaven,  469.  Immortal  joys,  470.  Reunion  of 
friends,  471.  Heavenly  Jerusalem,  472.  Holiness  and  happi- 
ness of  heaven,  473  to  477.     Judgment  and  eternity,  478  to  484 

XT.     Miscellaneous. 

Early  religion,  485  to  488.  For  Sunday  schools,  489. 
Daily  and  nightly  devotion,  490.  For  a  blessing  with  food, 
491.  Seasons  of  the  year,  492  to  494.  Rain,  495  to  497 
For  travellers,  498.  For  mariners,  499  to  501.  Missionaries, 
502,  503.  Restoration  of  Israel,  504.  In  time  of  trial,  505. 
In  times  of  distress  and  danger,  506.  In  times  of  scarcity, 
507.  Comfort  in  sickness  and  death,  508.  Formation  and 
dignity  of  man,  509,  510.  Old  age  anticipated,  511.  Mem- 
ory of  the  past,  512.  At  parting,  513,  514.  Death  of  an  in- 
fant, 515.     The  Saints  in  glory,  516. 

XII.  Occasional. 
Hymns  for  communion,  517  to  523.  Baptismal  hymns, 
524  to  526.  On  leaving  an  ancient  church,  527.  On  laying 
the  foundation  stone  of  a  church,  528.  Dedication  hymns, 
529  to  533.  Ordination  hymns,  534,  535.  For  a  meeting  of 
ministers,  536.  For  a  charitable  occasion,  537.  Hymns  for 
a  new  year,  538  to  546.  For  the  opening  or  closing  year, 
542,  546.  Close  of  t.ie  year,  547.  Autumn  warnings,  548. 
Thinks  for  the  harvest,  549.  For  return  of  health,  550. 
Thanksgiving  for  national  prosperity,  551.  For  national 
p*M2e,  552.  In  ti.ne  of  war,  553,  554.  Remembrance  of 
our  fathers,  555.  Public  humiliation,  556.  For  Saturday 
evening,  557.  Death  of  ministers,  558,  559.  Funeral 
hymn,  560. 

XIII.     Doxologies.  XIV.     Anthems 


INDEX    OF    PSALMS. 


Psalm.  Hymn. 

1 292 

4 275 

5 41 

8 93 

11 130,  175 

15 293,294,295 

18 94,  166 

,Q       C36,  96,  182,  183 
iy {         184,  185,  352 

9q       S  156>  157>  158'  159 

** }  160,  161,  162,  163 

24 296,297 

25 120 

27 142 

30 550 

32 368,369 

33 324 

34 126,400 

36 135,  180 

37 276,  430 

38 455 

39 437,438 

41 340 

42 402,403 

44 553 

46 259,552 

48 265 

51 354,355 

53 398 

56 186 

57 118 

61 422 

62 390 

63 38,389,392 

65 4,  495,  496,  540 

67 263 

72 222 

73 386,  387,  399 

76 264 

81 90 

84 7,  8,9,  10 

85 426 

86 60 


Psalm.  Hymn. 

89  ,  97,  131,  221,  258 

Qft      C  101,  169,  444,  445 
yU  *•••  \  446,447,541 

91 50,  442 

92 24 

93 104,  105 

95 2,  14 

96 223 

98 210 

99 128 

100 1 

102 102 

103         $ 112> 113>  114 
-   £  115,  116,  117 

104 61 

106 62 

111 63,  111,  134 

112 187,  289,  339 

116 149,427,428 

117 64,65,66 

118 25 

11Q      C  188,  189,  190,  191 
ny £  192j  29Q)  371)  394 

121 173,  174 

122 11 

125 178 

126 457 

127 153,  154,  155 

130 208,365 

131 335,  336 

132 17 

133 313,314,315 

134 490 

136 67,68,  140,  141 

138 69 

iqQ         (106,  107,  108 

1  y I  109,  110 

141 48 

145 92,  124,  125 

146 70,  123 

147 37,  494 

148 71,72,73,  74 

150 75 


TABLE    OF    METRES. 


CM Common  Metre 

L.  M Long  Metre. 

S.M ShortMetre. 

H.  M Hallelujah  Metre. 

P.  M Particular  Metre. 

C.  P.  M Common  Particular  Metre. 

L.  M.  6  1 Long  Metre  Six  Lines. 

7s  M Seven  Syllable  Metre. 

7s  M.  6  1 Seven  Syllable  Metre  Six  Lines. 

6s  M Six  Syllable  Metre. 

10s  M Ten  Syllable  Metre. 

lis  M Eleven  Syllable  Metre 

8  &  7s  M Eight  &  Seven  Syllable  Metre. 

7  &  6s  M Seven  &  Six  Syllable  Metre. 

10  &  lis  M Ten  &  Eleven  Syllable  Metre. 

8  7  &  43  M Eight,  Seven  &  Four  Syllable  Metre. 


PSALMS  AND  HYMNS, 


INTRODUCTION  AND  CLOSE  OF  WORSHIP. 


1.       L.  M.       Watts. 
Praise  to  our  Creator.     Ps.  100. 

1  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can  create  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed. 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 
Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame  : 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs , 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love, 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 
3* 


2,  3.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2.  S.  M.         Watts. 

Call  to  Worship.    Ps.  95. 

1  Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing ; 

Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  formed  the  deeps  unknown 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 

The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne, 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord  : 

We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own, 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 

Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

3.  S.  M.         E.  Taylor. 

Invitation  to  the  House  of  God. 

1  Come  to  the  house  of  prayer, 
O  thou  afflicted,  come ; 

The  God  of  peace  shall  meet  thee  there 
He  makes  that  house  his  home 

2  Come  to  the  house  of  praise, 
Ye  who  are  happy  now ; 

In  sweet  accord  your  voices  raise, 
In  kindred  homage  bow. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  Ye  aged,  hither  come, 
For  ye  have  felt  his  love ; 

Soon  shall  your  trembling  tongues  be  dumb, 
Your  lips  forget  to  move. 

4  Ye  young,  before  his  throne, 
Come,  bow ;  your  voices  raise ; 

Let  not  your  hearts  his  praise  disown, 
Who  gives  the  power  to  praise. 

5  Thou,  whose  benignant  eye 
In  mercy  looks  on  all ; 

Who  see'st  the  tear  of  miseiy, 
And  hear'st  the  mourner's  call ; 

6  Up  to  thy  dwelling-place 
Bear  our  frail  spirits  on, 

Till  they  outstrip  time's  tardy  pace, 
And  heaven  on  earth  be  won. 

4.         L.  M.  Tate  &  Bhady. 

Public  Worship.     Ps.  65. 

1  For  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise 
In  Zion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat ; 

Our  promised  altars  there  we'll  raise, 
And  all  our  zealous  vows  complete. 

2  O  thou,  who  to  my  humble  prayer 
Didst  always  bend  thy  listening  ear, 
To  thee  shall  all  mankind  repair, 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 

3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 
To  stop  thy  flowing  mercy  try ; 
While  thou  o'erlook'st  the  guilty  stain, 
And  washest  out  the  crimson  die. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 


4  Blest  is  the  man,  who,  near  thee  placed, 
Within  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives ; 
While  we,  at  humble  distance  taste 
The  vast  delights  thy  worship  gives. 


5.       8  &  7s.  M.       j.  taYLor. 

Surrounding  the  Mercy  Seat. 

Far  from  mortal  cares  retreating, 

Sordid  hopes  and  fond  desires, 
Here,  our  willing  footsteps  meeting. 

Every  heart  to  heaven  aspires. 
From,  the  Fount  of  glory  beaming, 

Light  celestial  cheers  our  eyes ; 
Mercy  from  above  proclaiming 

Peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies. 

Who  may  share  this  great  salvation?— 

Every  pure  and  humble  mind ; 
Every  kindred,  tongue  and  nation, 

From  the  dross  of  guilt  refined  : 
Blessings  all  around  bestowing, 

God  withholds  his  care  from  none ; 
Grace  and  mercy  ever  flowing 

From  the  fountain  of  his  throne. 


Every  stain  of  guilt  abhorring, 

Firm  and  bold  in  virtue's  cause, 
Still  thy  providence  adoring, 

Faithful  subjects  to  thy  laws, 
Lord  !  with  favor  still  attend  us, 

Bless  us  with  thy  wondrous  love ; 
Thou,  our  sun  and  shield,  defend  us 

All  our  hope  is  from  above. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP 


6.         H.  M.         Doddridge. 

Gentiles  brought  into  the  Temple, 

I  Great  Father  of  mankind, 
We  bless  that  wondrous  grace, 
Which  could  for  Gentiles  find 
Within  thy  courts  a  place. 

How  kind  the  care 

Our  God  displays 

For  us  to  raise 

A  house  of  prayer ! 

2  Though  once  estranged  far, 
We  now  approach  the  Throne  , 
For  Jesus  brings  us  near 

And  makes  our  cause  his  own. 
Strangers  no  more, 
To  thee  we  come, 
And  find  our  home, 
And  rest  secure. 

3  To  thee  ourselves  we  join, 
And  love  thy  sacred  name ; 
No  more  our  own  but  thine, 
We  triumph  in  thy  daim. 

Our  Father-King, 
Thy  covenant-grace 
Our  souls  embrace, 
Thy  titles  sing. 

4  Here  in  thy  house  we  feast 
On  dainties  all  divine ; 

And  while  such  sweets  we  taste, 
With  joy  our  faces  shine ; 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

Incense  shall  rise 
From  flames  of  love, 
And  God  approve 
The  sacrifice 

May  all  the  nations  throng 
To  worship  in  thy  house ; 
Aid  thou  attend  the  song, 
And  smile  upon  their  vows ; 
Indulgent  still, 
Till  earth  conspire, 
To  join  the  choir, 
OnZion'shill. 


*  .  Li.  lVl.  Mrs.  Steele. 

Pleasure  and  Advantage  of  divine  Worship.  P&  84 

1  Happy  the  men,  whom  strength  divine 
With  ardent  love  and  zeal  inspires ! 
Whose  steps  to  thy  blest  way  incline, 
With  willing  hearts  and  warm  desires. 

2  Still  they  pursue  the  painful  road ; 
Increasing  strength  surmounts  their  fear, 
Till  all  at  length,  before  their  God, 

In  Zion's  glorious  courts  appear. 

3  God  is  a  sun ;  our  brightest  day 
From  his  rowing  presence  flows  : 
God  is  a  shieit/,  through  all  the  way, 
To  guard  us  from  surrounding  foes. 

4  He  pours  his  kindest  blessings  down, 
Profusely  down,  on  souls  sincere ; 
And  grace  shall  guide,  and  glory  crown 
The  happy  favorites  of  his  care. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 


O  Lord  of  hosts,  thou  God  of  grace ! 
How  blest,  divinely  blest,  is  he, 
Who  trusts  thy  love  and  seeks  thy  face. 
And  fixes  all  his  hopes  on  thee. 


8.  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Pleasure  of  public  Worship.     Ps.  84. 

1  How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

O  Lord  of  Hosts,  thy  dwellings  are  ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  ill'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  Blest  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  high, 
Around  thy  throne  of  majesty ; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

3  Blest  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace  ; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 

4  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate ; 

God  is  their  strength ;  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper  God. 

5  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length ; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 


9.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

9.  H.  M.  Watts. 

Longing  for  the  House  of  God.    Pa.  84 

1  Lord  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples  are  ! 

To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires 
To  see  my  God. 

2  The  sparrow  for  her  young 
With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest, 
And  wandering  swallows  long 
To  find  their  wonted  rest : 

My  spirit  faints, 
With  equal  zeal 
To  rise  and  dwell 
Among  thy  saints. 

3  O  happy  souls  that  pray 
Where  God  appoints  to  hear  ! 
O  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there ! 

They  praise  thee  still ; 
And  happy  they 
That  love  the  way 
ToZion'shill! 

4  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears  : 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  10 

O  glorious  seat, 
When  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet ! 

5   The  Lord  his  people  loves ; 
His  hand  no  good  widiholds 
From  those  his  heart  approves, 
From  pure  and  pious  souls : 

Thrice  happy  he, 

O  God  of  Hosts, 

Whose  spirit  trusts 

Alone  in  thee ! 

10.  C.  M.  Watts. 

God  present  in  his  Churches.     Ps.  84. 

My  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 

To  which  thy  God  resorts  ! 
Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 

Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  power  displays ; 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 

With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 

There,  might}*  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy  will ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercy  there, 

And  sing  thy  praises  still. 

My  heart  and  flesh  cry  out  for  thee, 

While  far  from  tliine  abode  : 
When  shall  I  tread  thy  courts,  and  see 

My  Saviour  and  my  God. 
4 


11.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

5  Could  I  command  die  spacious  land, 
And  die  more  boundless  sea, 
For  one  blest  hour  at  thy  right  hand 
I'  d  give  them  bodi  away. 


11.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Going  to  Church.     Vs.  122. 

1  How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

My  friends  devoutly  say, 
'  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day !' 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road ; 

The  church,  adorned  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace,  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joys  unknown, 

The  holy  tribes  repair ; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

4  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest : 
With  holy  gifts,  and  heavenly  grace, 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

5  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains ; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell, 
There  God  my  Saviour  reigns. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  12,  13. 

\2t.  L.  M.  Salisbury  Col. 

The  House  of  God. 

1  Lo,  God  is  here  !  let  us  adore, 
And  humbly  bow  before  his  face : 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power, 
Let  all  within  us  seek  his  grace. 

2  Lo,  God  is  here  !  him  day  and  night 
United  choirs  of  angels  sing  : 

To  him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 
Heaven's  host  their  noblest  homage  bring. 

3  Being  of  beings  !  may  our  praise 
Thy  courts  with  grateful  fragrance  fill : 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face, 
Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will. 

13.  7S  M.         J.  Taylor. 

Engagedness  in  Devotion. 

1  Lord,  before  thy  presence  come, 
Bow  we  down  with  holy  fear ; 
Call  our  erring  footsteps  home, 
Let  us  feel  that  thou  art  near. 

2  Wandering  thoughts  and  languid  powers 
Come  not  where  devotion  kneels , 

Let  the  soul  expand  her  stores, 
Glowing  with  the  joy  she  feels. 

3  At  the  portals  of  thine  house, 
We  resign  our  earth-born  cares : 
Nobler  thoughts  our  souls  engross, 
Songs  of  praise  and  fervent  prayers. 


14,  15.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

14.  L.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Public  Worship.     Ps.  95. 

1  O  come,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
Loud  thanks  to  our  almighty  King ; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  salvation's  rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 

To  thank  him  for  his  favours  past ; 
To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  name  belongs. 

3  The  depths  of  earth  are  in  his  hand, 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command ; 
The  strength  of  hills,  that  threat  the  skies, 
Subjected  to  his  empire  lies. 

4  The  rolling  ocean's  vast  abyss 

By  the  same  sovereign  right  is  his ; 
T  is  moved  by  his  almighty  hand, 
That  formed  and  fixed  the  solid  land. 

5  O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there ; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord  our  Maker  fall. 

15.  CM  Drennan. 

God  may  be  worshipped  in  every  Place. 

1  The  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain 
The  universal  Lord ; 
Yet  he  in  humble  hearts  will  deign 
To  dwell  and  be  adored. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  16. 

2  Where'er  ascends  the  sacrifice 

Of  fervent  praise  and  prayer, 

Or  on  the  earth,  or  in  the  skies, 

The  God  of  heaven  is  there. 

3  His  presence  is  diffused  abroad 

Through  realms,  through  worlds  unknown ; 
Who  seek  the  mercies  of  our  God 
Are  ever  near  his  throne. 


16.  C.    M.  BoWRIXG. 

Pure  Worship. 

1  The  offerings  to  thy  throne  which  rise, 

Of  mingled  praise  and  prayer, 
Are  but  a  worthless  sacrifice 
Unless  the  heart  is  there. 

2  Upon  thine  all  discerning  ear 

Let  no  vain  words  intrude ; 
No  tribute,  but  the  vow  sincere, 
The  tribute  of  the  good. 

3  My  offerings  will  indeed  be  blest, 

If  sanctified  by  thee  ; 
If  thy  pure  Spirit  touch  my  breast 
With  its  own  purity. 

4  O  may  that  Spirit  warm  my  heart 

To  piety  and  love, 
And  to  life's  lowly  vale  impart 
Some  rays  from  heaven  above. 

4* 


17,  IS.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

17.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Privilege  of  Christian  Worship.     Ps.  132. 

1  The  Lord  in  Zion  placed  his  name, 

His  ark  was  settled  there  : 

To  /lion  the  whole  nation  came 

To  worship  thrice  a  year. 

2  But  we  have  no  such  lengths  to  go, 

Nor  wander  far  abroad  ; 
Where'er  thy  saints  assemble  now, 
There  is  a  house  for  God. 

3  Here,  Mighty  God  !  accept  our  vows, 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  hou^e, 
And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

4  Here  let  the  son  of  David  reign ; 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

5  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne, 

And,  as  his  kingdom  grows, 
Fresh  honours  shall  adorn  his  crown, 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 

18.  7S   M.  BOWRING. 

Humble  Worship. 

1  When  before  thy  throne  we  kneel, 
Filled  with  awe  and  holy  fear, 
Teach  us,  O  our  God,  to  feel, 
All  thy  sacred  presence  near. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  19 

2  Check  each  proud  and  wandering  thought 
When  on  thy  great  name  we  call ; 

Man  is  nought,  is  less  than  nought ; 
Thou,  our  God,  art  all  in  all. 

3  Weak,  imperfect  creatures,  we 
In  this  vale  of  darkness  dwell ; 
Yet  presume  to  look  to  thee 
'Midst  thy  light  ineffable. 

4  O  receive  the  praise  that  dares 
Seek  thy  heaven-exalted  throne  ; 
Bless  our  offerings,  hear  our  prayers, 
Infinite  and  Holy  One  ! 

19-  CM.  Browne. 

Acceptable  Worship. 

1  Wherewith  shall  I  approach  the  Lord, 

And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 
Oh  !  how  procure  his  kind  regard, 
And  for  my  guilt  atone  ? 

2  Shall  altars  flame,  and  victims  bleed, 

And  spicy  fumes  ascend  ? 
Will  these  my  earnest  wish  succeed, 
And  make  my  God  my  friend  ? 

3  O  no,  my  soul !  't  were  fruitless  all ; 

Such  offerings  are  vain  : 
No  fatlings  from  the  field  or  stall 
His  favour  can  obtain. 

4  To  men  their  rights  I  must  allow, 

And  proofs  of  kindness  give  ; 
To  God  with  humble  rev'rence  bow 
And  to  his  glory  live. 


I.  PUiiLIC    WORSHIP. 

5  Hands  that  are  clean,  and  hearts  sincere 
He  never  will  despise ; 
And  cheerful  duty  he  '11  prefer 
To  costly  sacrifice. 

20.  C.  M.  Jebvis. 

Homage  and  Devotion. 

1  With  sacred  joy  we  lift  our  eyes 

To  those  bright  realms  above, 
That  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  love 

2  Before  the  awful  throne  we  bow 

Of  heaven's  almighty  king  : 
Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 
And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  Thee  we  adore ;  and,  Lord,  to  thee 

Our  filial  duty  pay  : 
Thy  service,  unconstrained  and  free, 
Conducts  to  endless  day. 

4  While  in  thy  house  of  prayer  we  knee* 

With  trust  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth  reveal, 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

5  With  fervour  teach  our  hearts  to  pray 

And  tune  our  lips  to  sing ; 
Nor  from  thy  presence  cast  away 
The  sacrifice  we  bring. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  21,  22* 

21.  L.  M.  Stexxett. 

The  Christian  Sabbath  .Morning. 

1  Another  six  days  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  be  sun  ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  that  God  hath  blessed. 

2  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies ; 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

3  This  heavenly  calm,  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 

In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away ; 

How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 

In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

—  — .  -L.   Jr..  Doddridge. 

The  eternal  Sabbath. 

1  Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  our  vows, 
On  this  thy  day,  in  this  thy  house ; 
And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice, 

The  songs  which  from  thy  churches  rise. 

2  Thine  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love ; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 

To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire, 
W  ith  earnest  hope  and  strong  desire 


23.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  No  more  fatigue,  no  mete  distress : 
Nor  sin  nor  death  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

d  O  long  expected  day,  begin ; 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  woe  and  sin ; 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 


Ao.  C  JM.  Mrs  Barbauld. 

The  Sabbath  of  the  Soul.     Morning. 

1  Sleep,  sleep  to-day,  tormenting  cares, 

Of  earth  and  folly  born  ! 
Ye  shall  not  dim  the  light  that  streams 
From  this  celestial  morn. 

2  To-morrow  will  be  time  enough 

To  feel  your  harsh  control ; 
Ye  shall  not  violate  this  day, 
The  sabbath  of  my  soul. 

3  Sleep,  sleep  for  ever,  guilty  thoughts ! 

Let  fires  of  vengeance  die  ; 
And,  purged  from  sin,  may  I  behold 
A  God  of  purity ! 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  24,  25. 

(urx*  fe.  1V1.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

The  day  of  Rest.     Morning  or  Evening.     Ps.  92. 

1  Sweet  is  the  task,  O  Lord, 
Thy  glorious  acts  to  sing, 

To  praise  thy  name,  and  hear  thy  word, 
And  grateful  offerings  bring. 

2  Sweet  at  the  dawning  hour, 
Thy  boundless  love  to  tell ; 

And  when  the  night-wind  shuts  the  flower, 
Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell.     ■ 

3  Sweet  on  this  day  of  rest, 
To  join  in  heart  and  voice, 

With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy, 
Be  every  Sabbath  given, 

That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ   . 
Eternally  in  heaven. 

mmO .  O.  iVl.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

For  the  Morning  cfthe  Lord's  Day.    Ps.  118. 

1  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  : 

O  earth,  rejoice  and  sing ; 
Let  songs  of  triumph  hail  the  morn, 
Hosanna  to  our  King  ! 

2  The  stone  the  builders  set  at  nought, 

That  stone  has  now  become 
The  sure  foundation,  and  the  strength 
Of  Zion's  heavenly  dome. 


26.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

3  Christ  is  that  stone,  rejected  once, 

And  numbered  with  the  slain ; 
Now  raised  in  glory,  o'er  his  church 
Eternally  to  reign. 

4  This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made : 

O  earth,  rejoice  and  sing ; 
With  songs  of*  triumph  hail  the  morn, 
Hosanna  to  our  King  ! 


26.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Tfie  Lord's  Day;  or,  Delight  in  Ordinances. 

1  Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 
Where  my  dear  Lord  hath  been, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this ; 

And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  27,28. 

£t  »  L.  JM.  Mrs  Barbauld. 

The  Sacrifice  of  the  Heart. 

1  When,  as  returns  this  solemn  day, 
Man  comes  to  meet  his  maker,  God, 
What  rites,  what  honours  shall  he  pay  ? 
How  spread  his  sovereign's  praise  abroad  ? 

2  From  marble  domes  and  gilded  spires 
Shall  curling  clouds  of  incense  rise  ? 
And  gems,  and  gold,  and  garlands  deck 
The  costly  pomp  of  sacrifice? 

3  Vain,  sinful  man  !  creation's  Lord 
Thy  golden  offerings  well  may  spare : 
But  give  thy  heart,  and  thou  shalt  find 
Here  dwells  a  God  who  heareth  prayer. 

JdO.  C  JM.  Montgomery. 

Christ  in  the  midst  of  his  People. 

1  On  the  first  Christian  sabbath  eve, 

When  his  disciples  met, 
O'er  his  lost  fellowship  to  grieve, 
Nor  knew  the  scripture  yet — 

2  Lo,  in  their  midst  his  form  was  seen, 

The  form  in  which  he  died ; 
Their  Master's  marred  and  wounded  mien, 
His  hands,  his  feet,  his  side. 

3  Then  were  they  glad  their  Lord  to  know, 

And  hailed  him,  yet  with  fear ; — 
Jesus,  again  thy  presence  show ; 
Meet  thy  disciples  here. 
5 


29,  30.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

4  Be  in  our  midst ;  let  faith  rejoice 

Our  risen  Lord  to  view, 
And  make  our  spirits  hear  thy  voice 
Say,  '  Peace  be  unto  you.' 

5  And  while  with  thee  in  social  hours 

We  commune  through  thy  word, 
May  our  hearts  burn,  and  all  our  powers 
Confess,  '  It  is  the  Lord.' 

u\j.  O.  1V1.  Montgomery. 

After  Divine  Service. 

1  Again  our  ears  have  heard  the  voice 

At  which  the  dead  shall  live  ; 
O  may  the  sound  our  hearts  rejoice, 
And  strength  immortal  give ! 

2  And  have  we  heard  the  word  with  joy  ? 

And  have  we  felt  its  power,? 
To  keep  it  be  our  blest  employ, 
Till  life's  extremest  hour. 


fj\J.  O.   1V1.  Christian  Psalmist. 

The  Good  Seed.    After  Sermon. 

1  Almighty  God,  thy  word  is  cast 

Like  seed  into  the  ground ; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove  ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  31 ,  32. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy ; 
But  let  it  yield,  a  hundred  fold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Nor  let  thy  word,  so  kindly  sent 

To  raise  us  to  thy  throne, 
Return  to  thee,  and  sadly  tell 
.    That  we  reject  thy  Sou. 

5  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow ; 
That  all  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

31.         8  &  7S  M.         Calami. 
Before  or  after  Sermon. 

1  Lord  of  nature,  source  of  light, 

In  pity  view  thy  world  below ; 
Guide  our  erring  footsteps  right, 

Through  these  scenes  of  guilt  and  wo. 

2  Grant  thy  Spirit !  By  thy  kindness 

Let  our  errors  be  forgiven  ; 
Heal  our  sins ;  dispel  our  blindness ; 
Then,  conduct  us  safe  to  heaven. 

32.       7s  M.      cowper 

Hymn  of  Benediction. 

1  Now  may  he  who  from  the  dead 
Brought  the  shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  king  and  head, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 


33,  34.  PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

2  May  he  teach  us  to  fulfil 
What  is  pleasing  in  his  sight ; 
Perfect  us  in  all  his  will, 
And  preserve  us  day  and  night. 


33*  8  &  7s  M.  Anonymous 

Hymn  of  Dismission. 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  peace  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound. 

34.  8  &  7s  M.         J.  Newton. 

Benediction, 

1  May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  holy  Spirit's  favour, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING  HYMNS. 


35.       L.  M.      bp.  kenn. 

Morning. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Thy  precious  time  mispent,  redeem ; 
Each  present  day,  thy  last  esteem  ; 
Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care ; 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3  In  conversation  be  sincere  ; 

Keep  conscience,  as  the  noontide,  clear ; 
Think  how  the  all-seeing  God,  thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts  surveys. 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew ; 
Scatter  my  sins  like  morning  dew ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say  ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
in  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 
5* 


MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

36.  S.  M.  Watts 

Excellence  of  God's  Word.     Morning.     Ps    19 

1  Behold  the  morning  sun 
Begins  his  glorious  way ! 

His.  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes, 
It  spreads  diviner  light ; 

It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word  ! 
And  all  thy  judgments  just ! 

Forever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  men  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are  thy  directions  given ! 

O  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 

5  I  hear  thy  word  with  love, 
And  I  would  fain  obey ; 

Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

6  While  with  my  heart  and  tongue 
I  spread  thy  praise  abroad, 

Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING.  37,  38 

O/.  C  M.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

Goodness  of  God.     Morning.     Ps.  147. 

1  Delightful  is  the  task  to  sing, 

On  each  returning  day, 
The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King, 
And  grateful  homage  pay. 

2  The  countless  worlds,  which,  bathed  in  light, 

Through  fields  of  azure  move, 
Proclaim  his  wisdom  and  his  might, 
But  O,  how  great  his  love  ! 

3  He  deigns  each  broken,  contrite  heart 

With  tender  care  to  bind  ; 
And  comfort,  hope  and  grace  impart 
To  heal  the  wounded  mind. 

4  All  creatures  with  instinctive  cry, 

From  God  implore  their  food ; 
His  bounty  grants  a  rich  supply, 
And  fills  the  eardi  with  good. 

5  Delightful  is  the  task,  O  Lord ! 

With  each  returning  day 
Thy  countless  mercies  to  record, 
And  grateful  homage  pay. 

38.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Seeking  God.     Morning.     Ps.  63. 

1  Early,  my  God,  without  delay, 
I  haste  to  seek  thy  fac6 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING. 


2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
Arid  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

4  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  day, 

I'll  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

39.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Morning  Hymn. 

1  God  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 
The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies ; 

2  Oh,  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 
The  appointed  duties  of  the  day ; 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will 
March  on,  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

3  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 
Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes ; 

Thy  threatenings  just,  thy  promise  sure ; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

4  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide, 
And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss ; 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint  and  cold,  compared  with  this 


MORNING   AND    EVENING.  40,  41 

40.  Li.  1V1.  Hawkesworth. 

Morning  Hymn. 

1  In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid, 
I  safely  passed  the  silent  night : 
Again  I  see  the  breaking  shade, 
I  drink  again  the  morning  light. 

2  New-born,  I  bless  the  waking  hour ; 
Once  more,  with  awe,  rejoice  to  be ; 
My  conscious  soul  resumes  her  power, 
And  springs,  my  guardian  God  !  to  thee. 

3  O  guide  me  through  the  various  maze 
My  doubtful  feet  are  doomed  to  tread ; 
And  spread  thy  shield's  protecting  blaze 
Where  dangers  press  around  my  head. 

4  A  deeper  shade  shall  soon  impend, 
A  deeper  sleep  my  eyes  oppress ; 
Yet  then  thy  strength  shall  still  defend, 
Thy  goodness  still  delight  to  bless. 

5  That  deeper  shade  shall  break  away, 
That  deeper  sleep  shall  leave  my  eyes : 
Thy  light  shall  give  eternal  day ; 

Thy  love,  the  rapture  of  the  skies. 

41.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Morning  Psalm.    Ps.  5. 

1  Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
My  voice  ascending  high  ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye. 


42.  MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

2  Thou  art  a  God,  before  wnose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not.  stand  : 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

3  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

4  O  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness  ! 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

5  The  men,  who  love  and  fear  thy  name, 

Shall  see  their  hopes  fulfilled ; 
The  mighty  God  will  compass  them 
With  favour  as  a  shield. 


42.  C.  M.  Mrs  Steele. 

Morning  Hymn. 

1  Lord  of  my  life  !  O  may  thy  praise 

Employ  my  noblest  powers, 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 
And  fills  the  circling  hours  ! 

2  Preserved  by  thy  almighty  arm, 

I  pass  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene,  and  safe  from  every  harm, 
And  see  returning  light. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING.  43 

3  When  sleep,  death's  semblance,  o'er  me  spread 

And  I  unconscious  lay, 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed, 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

4  O  let  the  same  almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend ; 
From  every  danger,  every  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

5  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  days ; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

4o.  7S  j\j..  Episcopal  Col,. 

Morning  Hymn. 

1  Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone ; 
Now  the  morning  light  is  come ; 
Lord,  may  we  be  thine  today, 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light. 
Banish  doubt,  and  clear  our  sight ; 
In  thy  service,  Lord,  today, 

May  we  stand,  and  watch  and  pray. 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound  ; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
O  receive  us  then  at  last ; 
Night  and  sin  will  be  no  more, 
When  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore. 


44,  45  MORNING    AND    EVENING. 


44.  V,/.  iYL.  Gentleman's  Magazine. 

Morning  Hymn. 

1  On  thee,  each  morning,  O  my  God, 

My  waking  thoughts  attend ; 
In  thee  are  founded  all  my  hopes, 
In  thee  my  wishes  end. 

2  My  soul,  in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 

Thy  boundless  love  surveys ; 
And,  fired  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
A  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  God  leads  me  through  the  maze  of  sleep, 

And  brings  me  safe  to  light ; 

And,  with  the  same  paternal  care, 

Conducts  my  steps  till  night. 

4  When  evening  slumbers  press  my  eyes 

With  his  protection  blest, 
Li  peace  and  safety  I  commit 
My  wearied  limbs  to  rest. 

5  My  spirit,  in  his  hand  secure, 

Fears  no  approaching  ill ; 
For,  whether  waking  or  asleep, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  with  me  still. 

4*>.  O.  lM.  Montgomery. 

Acknowledging  God's  Hand.    Morning 

1   What  secret  hand,  at  morning  light, 
Softly  unseals  mine  eye, 
Draws  back  the  curtain  of  the  night, 
And  opens  earth  and  sky  ? 


MORNING   AND    EVENING.  46 

2  'T  is  thine,  my  God — the  same  that  kept 

My  resting  hours  from  harm  ; 

No  ill  came  nigh  me,  for  I  slept 

Beneath  the  Almighty's  arm. 

3  T  is  mine — my  daily  bread  that  brings, 

Like  mamia  scattered  round, 
And  clothes  me,  as  the  lily  springs 
In  beauty  from  the  ground. 

4  In  death's  dark  valley  though  I  stray 

'T  would  there  my  steps  attend, 
Guide  with  the  staff  my  lonely  way, 
And  with  the  rod  defend. 

5  May  that  sure  hand  uphold  me  still 

Through  life's  uncertain  race, 
To  bring  me  to  thine  holy  hill, 
And  to  thy  dwelling-place. 

46.  L.  M.  61.  Christian  Psalmist 

Morning  or  Evening. 

1  As  every  day,  thy  mercy  spares 
Will  bring  its  trials  or  its  cares, 
O  Father,  till  my  life  shall  end, 
Be  thou  my -counsellor  and  friend ; 
Teach  me  thy  statutes  all  divine, 
And  let  thy  will  be  always  mine. 

2  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labours  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 

With  pardoning  mercy,  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Father,  while  I  rest : 
And  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 
O  lead  me  onwurd  to  the  skies ! 
6 


47  MORNING   AND    EVENING. 

3  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labours  done — 
Father,  thine  heavenly  radiance  shed 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed ; 
And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

47.  7s  M.  BOWRING. 

All  from  God.     Morning  or  Evening. 

1  Father  !  thy  paternal  care 

Has  my  guardian  been,  my  guide  ! 
Every  hallowed  wish  and  prayer 
Has  thy  hand  of  love  supplied  ; 
Thine  is  every  thought  of  bliss, 
Left  by  hours  and  days  gone  by ; 
Every  hope  thy  offspring  is, 
Beaming  from  futurity. 

2  Every  sun  of  splendid  ray  ; 
Every  moon  that  shines  serene ; 
Every  morn  that  welcomes  day ; 
Every  evening's  twilight  scene  ; 
Every  hour  which  wisdom  brings  ; 
Every  incense  at  thy  shrine  ; 
These — and  all  life's  holiest  things, 
Aid  its  fairest, — all  are  thine. 

3  And  for  all,  my  hymns  shall  rise 
Daily  to  thy  gracious  throne : 
Thither  let  my  asking  eyes 
Turn  unwearied — righteous  One  ! 
Through  life's  strange  vicissitude 
There  reposing  all  my  care, 
Trusting  still,  through  ill  and  good, 
Fixed  and  cheered  and  counselled  there. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING.  48,  49. 


48.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Watchfulness  and  Brotherly  Reproof.    Morning  or  Evening 
Ps.  141. 

1  My  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 
Like  morning  incense  in  thy  house  ; 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise, 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord, 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word ; 

Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 

3  O  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wandering  way ! 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment,  shed, 
Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 

4  When  I  behold  them  pressed  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  Heaven  for  their  relief; 
And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 

49.  L.  M.  Watts. 
Morning  or  Evening  Song. 

1  My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love ! 
Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new  { 
And  morning  mercies,  from  above, 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours ; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 


50,  61.  MORNING   AND    EVENING. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command  ; 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thine  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 


OU.  /S  1V1.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

Safety  in  God.    Morning  or  Evening.    Ps.  91. 

1  They  who  on  the  Lord  rely, 
Safely  dwell  though  danger's  nigh ; 
Lo,  his  sheltering  wings  are  spread 
O'er  each  faithful  servant's  head. 

2  Vain  temptation's  wily  snare  5 
Christians  are  Jehovah's  care  : 
Harmless  flies  the  shaft  by  day, 
Or  in  darkness  wings  its  way. 

3  When  they  wake,  or  when  they  sleep, 
Angel  guards  their  vigils  keep ; 
Death  and  danger  may  be  near, 
Faith  and  love  have  nought  to  fear. 

51.       L.  M.      bp.  kenn. 


1  Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  thy  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  through  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done ; 

That  with  the  world,  myself  and  thee, 
1,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING.  52,  53. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 

To  die,  that  this  vile  body  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close ; 
Sleep  that  may  me  more  vigorous  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  choir ; 
Sing  praise  to  heaven's  eternal  Sire. 

52.  P.  M.  Bp.  Heber. 

Evening  Aspiration. 

God  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 

Darkness  and  light ! 
Who  the  day  for  toil  hast  given, 

For  rest  the  night ! 
May  thine  angel  guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 

This  livelong  night ! 


OO.  Vj.    iVl.  ANONYMOUS. 

Evening  Hymn. 

Indulgent  God,  whose  bounteous  care 
O'er  all  thy  works  is  shown, 

O  let  my  grateful  praise  and  prayer 
Ascend  before  thy  throne  ! 
6* 


54.  MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

2  What  mercies  has  this  day  bestowed ! 

How  largely  hast  thou  blest ! 

My  cup  with  plenty  overflowed, 

With  cheerfulness  my  breast. 

3  Now  may  sweet  slumbers  close  my  eyes, 

From  pain  and  sickness  free ; 
And  let  my  waking  thoughts  arise 
To  meditate  on  thee. 

4  So  bless  each  future  day  and  night, 

Till  life's  fond  scene  is  o'er ; 
At  length,  to  realms  of  endless  light 
Enraptured  let  me  soar. 

54.  C.  M.  Moravian 

Evening  Hymn. 

1  In  mercy,  Lord,  remember  me, 

This  instant  passing  night, 
And  grant  to  me  most  graciously 
The  safeguard  of  thy  might. 

2  With  cheerful  heart  I  close  my  eyes, 

Since  thou  wilt  not  remove  ; 
O  in  the  morning  let  me  rise, 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

3  Or  if  this  night  should  prove  the  last, 

And  end  my  transient  days, 
Lord,  take  me  to  thy  promised  rest, 
Where  I  may  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus  I  am  sure  to  live  or  die 

To  thee,  the  God  of  love ; 
In  life  and  death  I  do  rely 
On  thee  who  reign'st  above. 


MORNING   AND    EVENING.  55. 

55.         7s  M.         Doddridge. 
Evening  Hymn. 

1  Interval  of  grateful  shade, 
Welcome  to  my.  weary  head ! 
Welcome,  slumbers  to  mine  eyes, 
Tired  with  glaring  vanities  ! 

2  My  great  Master  still  allows 
Needful  periods  of  repose  : 
By  my  heavenly  Father  blest, 
Thus  I  give  my  powers  to  rest. 

3  Heavenly  Father  !  gracious  name  ! 
Night  and  day  his  love  the  same ! 
Far  be  each  suspicious  thought, 
Every  anxious  care  forgot ! 

4  Thou,  my  ever-bounteous  jGod, 
Crown'st  my  days  with  various  good 
Thy  kind  eye,  which  cannot  sleep, 
My  defenceless  hours  shall  keep. 

5  What  if  death  my  sleep  invade  ? 
Should  I  be  of  death  afraid  ? 
While  encircled  by  thine  arm, 
Death  may  strike,  but  cannot  harm. 

6  Witli  thy  heavenly  presence  blest, 
Death  is  life,  and  labour  rest : 
Welcome,  sleep  or  death  to  me, 
Still  secure, — for  still  with  thee  ! 


56.  MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

DO.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

Evening  Admonition. 

1  The  swift-declining  day, 

How  fast  its  moments  fly  ! 
While  evening's  broad  and  gloomy  shade 
Gains  on  the  western  sky. 

2  Ye  mortals  !  mark  its  pace ; 

And  use  the  hours  of  light ; 
And  know,  your  Maker  can  command 
An  instantaneous  night. 

3  His  word  blots  out  the  sun 

In  its  meridian  blaze, 
And  cuts  from  smiling  vigorous  youth 
The  remnant  of  its  days. 

4  On  the  dark  mountain's  brow 

Your  feet  shall  quickly  slide ; 
And  from  its  airy  summit  dash 
Your  momentary  pride. 

5  Give  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Who  rules  the  rolling  sphere ; 
Submissive  at  his  footstool  bow, 
And  seek  salvation  there. 

6  Then  shall  new  lustre  break, 

Through  horror's  darkest  gloom, 
And  lead  you  to  unchanging  light 
In  a  celestial  home. 


MORNING    AND    EVENING.  57 

57.  C    M.  BOWRING 

.Yature's  Evening  Hymn. 

The  heavenly  spheres  to  thee,  O  God, 

Attune  their  evening  hymn  : 
All  wise,  all  holy,  thou  art  praised 

In  song  of  seraphim  ! 
Unnumbered  systems,  suns  and  worlds 

Unite  to  worship  thee, 
While  thy  majestic  greatness  fills 

Space,  time,  eternity. 

2  Nature, — a  temple  worthy  thee, 

That  beams  with  light  and  love ; 
Whose  flowers  so  sweetly  bloom  below, 

Whose  stars  rejoice  above, 
Whose  altars  are  the  mountain  cliffs 

That  rise  along  the  shore  ; 
Whose  anthems,  the  sublime  accord 

Of  storm  and  ocean  roar ; 

3  Her  song  of  gratitude  is  sung 

By  spring's  awakening  hours 
Her  summer  offers  at  thy  shrine 

Its  earliest,  loveliest  flowers  ; 
Her  autumn  brings  its  ripened  fruits, 

In  glorious  luxury  given  ; 
While  winter's  silver  heights  reflect 

Thy  brightness  back  to  heaven. 

4  On  all  thou  smil'st ;  and  what  is  man 

Before  thy  presence,  God  ? 
A  breath  but  yesterday  inspired, 
Tomorrow  but  a  clod. 


58.  MORNING    AND    EVENING. 

That  clod  shall  mingle  in  the  vale, 
But,  kindled,  Lord,  by  thee, 

The  spirit  to  thy  arms  shah1  spring, 
To  life,  to  liberty. 


58.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Evening  Hymn. 

1  Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days ! 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 
And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep ; 
Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head : 
While  well  appointed  angels  keep 
Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear : 
O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 
And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear 
Thy  love  and  kindness  in  my  heart. 

5  Thus  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 


GENERAL  PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING, 


Oi)»  -T.  JM.  Anonymous. 

Solemn  Invocation. 

1  Come,  thou  Almighty  King ! 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing ; 

Help  us  to  praise  ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 

Ancient  of  days ! 

2  Come,  thou  all  gracious  Lord ! 
By  heaven  and  earth  adored, 

Our  prayer  attend ! 
Come,  and  thy  children  bless ; 
Give  thy  good  word  success; 
Make  thine  own  holiness 

On  us  descend ! 

3  Never  from  us  depart ; 
Rule  thou  in  every  heart, 

Hence,  evermore ! 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


60,  61.  PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING. 

60-  L.  M.  Browne. 

Praise  to  the  only  true  God.     Ps.   86. 

1  Eternal  God,  almighty  cause 

Of  earth  and  seas  and  worlds  unknown ; 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws ; 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 
Of  all  within  itself  possessed  : 
Controlled  by  none  are  thy  commands ; 
Thou  in  thyself  alone  art  blessed. 

3  Worship  to  thee  alone  belongs ; 
Worship  to  thee  alone  we  give ; 

Thine  be  our  hearts,  and  thine  our  songs, 
And  to  thy  glory  may  we  live. 

4  Lord,  spread  thy  name  through  heathen  lands 
Their  idol  deities  dethrone ; 

Subdue  the  world  to  thy  commands, 
And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 

61.  10  &  lis  M.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms 

Adoring  Praise.     Ps.   104. 

1  Oh  praise  ye  the  Lord,  his  greatness  proclaim ; 
Jehovah,  our  God,  how  awful  thy  name  ! 

How  vast  is  thy  power,  thy  glory  how  great ; 
Lo,  myriads  of  spirits  thy  mandates  await ! 

2  Thy  canopy  's  heaven,  in  splendor  so  bright ; 
Thy  chariot  the  clouds,  thy  garment  the  light : 

The  works  of  creation  thy  bidding  perform ;     , 
Thou  ridest  the  whirlwind,  directest  the  storm. 


PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING.  62. 

3  What  wisdom  is  shown,  what  power  displayed 
In  all  that  thy  hand  hath  fashioned  and  made ' 

The  earth  full  of  riches,  in  beauty  complete ; 
The  fathomless  ocean,  with  wonders  replete. 

4  O  thou,  our  great  God,  Redeemer  and  King, 
Widi  hearts  full  of  love,  to  thee  will  we  sing ; 

To  life's  latest  moment  our  voices  we  '11  raise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  of  blessing  and  praise. 

G2.  L.  M.  Tate  &  Brady 

Thanksgiving  and  Holiness.     Ps.  106. 

1  O  Render  thanks  to  God  above, 
The  fountain  of  eternal  love  ; 
Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  forever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express ; 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless  ? 
WThat  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise  ? 

3  Happy  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  from  thy  judgments  never  stray; 
Who  know  what  's  right ;  nor  only  so, 
But  always  practise  what  they  know. 

4  Extend  to  me  that  favour,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford  : 
When  thou  return'st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

5  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity ; 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join, 
And  count  thy  people's  triumph  mine.. 


63,  64.  PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING. 


63.  L.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 
Praise  to  God  for  liis  wonderful  Works.     Ps.  111. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord ;  our  God  to  praise 
My  soul  her  utmost  powers  shall  raise  : 
With  private  friends,  and  in  the  throng 
Of  sainte,  his  praise  shall  be  my  song. 

2  His  works,  for  greatness,  though  renowned 
His  wondrous  works  with  ease  are  found 
By  those  who  seek  for  mem  aright, 

And  in  the  pious  search  delight. 

3  His  works  are  all  of  matchless  fame, 
And  universal  glory  claim  ; 

His  truth,  confirmed  through  ages  past, 
Shall  to  eternal  ages  last. 

I  By  precept  he  has  us  enjoined, 
To  keep  his  wondrous  works  in  mind ; 
And  jto  posterity  record, 
That  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord. 

64.  7s  M.  Montgomery. 
Universal  Praise.     Ps.  117. 

1  All  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, 
All  ye  lands,  your  voices  raise ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  with  loud  accord 
Praise  the  Lord,  forever  praise. 

2  For  his  truth  and  mercy  stand, 
Past,  and  present,  and  to  be, 
Like  the  years  of  his  right  hand, 
Like  his  own  eternity. 


PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING.  65,  66 

3  Praise  him,  ye  who  know  his  love ; 
Praise  him,  from  the  depths  beneath ; 
Praise  him  in  the  heights  above ; 
Praise  your  Maker,  all  that  breathe ! 


65.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  Nations.     Ps.  117. 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise ; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  si 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


66.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Praise  from  all  Nations.    Ps.  117. 

1  Thy  name,  Almighty  Lord, 

Shall  sound  through  distant  lands ; 
Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word  ; 
Thy  truth  forever  stands. 

2  Far  be  thine  honour  spread, 

And  long  thy  praise  endure, 
Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Shall  be  exchanged  no  more. 


67,  68.  PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING. 

67.  7S  M.  Milton 

Cheerful  Praise.     Ps.    136 

1  Let  us,  with  a  gladsome  mind, 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  kind ; 
For  his  mercies  aye  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  He,  with  all  commanding  might, 
Filled  the  new  made  world  with  light ; 
For  his  mercies,  &c. 

3  He  his  chosen  race  did  bless 
In  the  wasteful  wilderness ; 
For  his  mercies,  he. 

4  He  hath,  with  a  piteous  eye, 
Looked  upon  our  misery ; 
For  his  mercies,  he. 

5  All  things  living  he  doth  feed ; 
His  full  hand  supplies  their  need 
For  his  mercies,  he. 

6  Let  us  therefore  warble  forth 
His  high  majesty  and  worth ; 
For  his  mercies,  he. 

68.  H.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Praise  to  the  Creator  and  Preserver.    Ps.  136. 
1  To  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 
Your  joyful  thanks  repeat ; 
To  him  due  praise  afford, 
As  good  as  he  is  great. 
For  God  does  prove 
Our  constant  friend, 
His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  end. 


PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING.  68« 

By  his  almighty  hand 
Amazing  works  are  wrought, 
The  heavens  by  his  command 
Were  to  perfection  brought. 

For  God  does  prove 

Our  constant  friend, 

His  boundless  love 

Shall  never  end. 

God  spread  the  ocean  round 
About  the  spacious  land ; 
And  made  the  rising  ground 
Above  the  waters  stand. 

For  God  does  prove 

Our  constant  friend, 

His  boundless  love 

Shall  never  end. 

Through  heaven  he  did  display 
His  numerous  hosts  of  light ; 
The  sun  to  rule  by  day, 
The  moon  and  stars  by  night. 

For  God  does  prove 

Our  constant  friend, 

His  boundless  love 
.    Shall  never  end. 

He  does  the  food  supply, 
On  which  all  creatures  live ; 
To  God,  who  reigns  on  high, 
Eternal  praises  give. 

For  God  will  prove 

Our  constant  friend, 

His  boundless  love 

Shall  never  end. 


70.  PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING. 


t)t7.  Ju.  1V1.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

Praise  for  Creation  and  Grace.     Ps.  138. 

1  With  all  our  hearts,  with  all  our  powers, 
We  praise  the  Lord,  whose  bounteous  hand 
Unnumbered  gifts  profusely  showers 

On  every  nation,  every  land. 

2  We  praise  him#in  his  sacred  fane, 

We  praise  him  midst  the  assembled  throng  ; 
Nor  will  a  gracious  God  disdain 
The  tribute  of  our  earthly  song. 

3  We  praise  him  for  his  faithful  love, 
We  praise  him  for  his  blessed  Son, 
Who  died  for  man,  who  reigns  ^bove, 
With  God,  the  high  and  holy  One. 

7  U.  L.  1VL.  Doddridge. 

Praising  God  through  the  whole  of  our  Existence.     Ps.  14& 

1  God  of  my  life  !  through  all  its  days 

My  grateful  powers  shall  sound  thy  praise ; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light, 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  anxious  cares  would  break  my  rest, 
And  griefs  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast, 
Thy  tuneful  praises,  raised  on  high, 

Shall  check  the  murmur  and  the  sigh. 

3  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  my  powers  of  language  fail, 

Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break. 
And  mean  the  thanks  1  cannot  speak. 


PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING.  71 

4  But  O  !  when  that  last  conflict 's  o'er, 
And  I  am  chained  to  flesh  no  more, 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies ! 

5  Soon  shall  I  learn  the  exalted  strains 
Which  echo  o'er  the  heavenly  plains ; 
And  emulate  with  joy  unknown, 

The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 


71.       C.  P.  M.      ogii™. 

Concert  of  Praise.     Ps.  148. 

Begin,  my  soul,  the  exalted  lay, 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey ; 

And  praise  the  Almighty's  name  : 
Lo !  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise 

To  swell  the  inspiring  theme. 

Ye  deeps,  with  roaring  billows  rise, 
To  join  the  thunders  of  the  skies, 

Praise  him  who  bids  you  roll ; 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare, 
Each  whispering  breeze  of  yielding  air, 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 

Wake,  all  ye  soaring  throngs,  and  sing, 
Ye  cheerful  warblers  of  the  spring ; 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  him  who  shaped  your  finer  mould, 
Who  tipped  your  glittering  wings  with  gold, 

And  tuned  your  voice  to  praise. 


73.  PRATSE    AND    THANKSGIVING. 

4  Let  man,  by  nobler  passions  swayed, 
The  feeling  heart,  the  judging  head, 

In  heavenly  praise  employ  ; 
Spread  the  Creator's  name  around, 
Till  heaven's  broad  arch  ring  back  the  sound 
The  general  burst  of  joy. 


72.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Universal  Praise.     Ps.  148. 

1  Let  every  creature  join 
To  praise  the  eternal  God ; 

Ye  heavenly  hosts,  the  song  begin, 
And  sound  his  name  abroad. 

2  Thou  sun  with  golden  beams, 
And  moon  with  paler  rays, 

Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 
And  fixed  their  wondrous  frame ; 

By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 
And  ever  speak  his  name. 

4  Ye  vapours,  when  ye  rise, 
Or  fall  in  showers  of  snow, 

Ye  thunders,  murmuring  round  the  skies, 
His  power  and  glory  show. 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flashing  fire, 
Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 

When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  conspire 
To  execute  his  word. 


PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING  73,  74 

By  all  his  works  above 
His  honours  be  exprest ; 
But  saints  that  taste  his  saving  love 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

73.  8  &  7S  M.  Dublin  Col. 

All  Creatures  invoked  to  praise  God.     Ps.  148. 

1  Praise  the  Lord !  ye  heavens,  adore  him ; 

Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light ! 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken ; 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
Laws  which  never  can  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation, 

Hosts  on  high  his  power  proclaim , 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Praise  and  magnify  his  name  ! 

74.  H.  M.         Tate  &  Brady. 

Universal  Praise.    Ps.  148. 

1  Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy, 
Exalt  your  Maker's  fame  ; 
His  praise  your  song  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame  ; 


74.  PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING. 

Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  cherubim 
And  seraphim, 
To  sing  his  praise. 

2  Thou  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night, 
And  sun,  that  guid'st  the  day, 
Ye  glittering  stars  of  light, 

To  him  your  homage  pay. 
His  praise  declare, 
Ye  heavens  above, 
And  clouds  that  move 
In  liquid  air. 

3  Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 
And  praise  his  holy  name, 
By  whose  almighty  word 
They  all  from  nothing  came  • 

And  all  shall  last 
From  changes  free : 
His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 

4  United  zeal  be  shown, 

His  wondrous  fame  to  raise, 
Whose  glorious  name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise. 
Earth's  utmost  ends 
His  power  obey : 
His  glorious  sway 
The  sky  transcends. 


PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING.  75,  76. 

75.  7s  M.  Merrick 

The  Universal  Hallelujah.     Ps.  150. 

1  Praise,  O  praise  the  name  divine, 
Praise  him  at  the  hallowed  shrine ; 
Let  the  firmament  on  high 

To  its  Maker's  praise  reply. 

2  All  who  vital  breath  enjoy, 

In  his  praise  that  breath  employ, 
And  in  one  great  chorus  join ; 
Praise,  O  praise  the  name  divine. 

76.  C.   M.  Wesley's  Col. 

David's  Ascription  of  Praise.     1  Chron.  xxix.  10. 

1  Blest  be  our  everlasting  Lord, 

Our  Father,  God  and  King  ! 

Thy  sovereign  goodness  we  record, 

Thy  glorious  power  we  sing. 

2  By  thee  the  victory  is  given ; 

The  majesty  divine, 
And  strength  and  might  and  earth  and  heaven, 
And  all  therein  is  thine. 

3  The  kingdom,  Lord,  is  thine  alone, 

Who  dost  thy  right  maintain, 
And  high  on  thy  eternal  throne 
O'er  men  and  angels  reign. 

4  Riches,  as  seemeth  good  to  thee, 

Thou  dost  and  honuur  give  ; 
And  kings  their  power  and  dignity 
Out  of  thv  nand  receive. 


77,  78  I  RAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING. 

5  Thou  hast  on  us  the  grace  bestowed 
Thy  greatness  to  proclaim ; 
And  therefore  now  we  thank  our  God, 
And  praise  thy  glorious  name. 


77.  7s  M.  J.  Taylor. 

Glory  to  God 

1  Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
God  whose  glory  fills  the  sky ; 
Peace  on  earth  to  man  forgiven, 
Man,  the  well  beloved  of  heaven. 

2  Favoured  mortals,  raise  the  song ; 
Endless  thanks  to  God  belong  ; 
Hearts  o'erflowing  with  his  praise, 
Join  the  hymns  your  voices  raise. 

3  Mark  the  wonders  of  his  hand ; 
Power,  no  empire  can  withstand  ; 
Wisdom,  angels'  glorious  theme ; 
Goodness,  one  eternal  stream. 

4  Awful  being  !  from  thy  throne 
Send  thy  promised  blessings  down : 
Let  thy  light,  thy  truth,  thy  peace, 
Bid  our  raging  passions  cease. 

78.  L.  M.  Dyer. 

Hymn  to  the  Deity. 

1   Greatest  of  beings  !  source  of  life, 
Sovereign  of  air,  and  earth,  and  sea ! 
All  nature  feels  thy  power,  and  all 
A  silent  homage  pays  to  thee. 


PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING.  79 

2  Waked  by  thy  hand,  the  morning  sun 
Pours  forth  to  thee  its  earlier  rays, 
And  spreads  thy  glories  as  it  climbs ; 
While  raptured  worlds  look  up  and  praise. 

3  The  moon  to  the  deep  shades  of  night 
Speaks  the  mild  lustre  of  thy  name ; 
While  all  the  stars,  that  cheer  the  scene, 
Thee,  the  great  Lord  of  light  proclaim. 

4  And  groves,  and  vales,  and  rocks  and  hills, 
And  every  flower,  and  every  tree. 

Ten  thousand  creatures  warm  with  life, 
Have  each  a  grateful  song  for  thee. 

5  But  man  was  formed  to  rise  to  heaven ; 
And  blest  with  reason's  clearer  light, 
He  dews  his  Maker  through  his  works, 
And  glows  with  rapture  at  the  sight. 

6  Nor  can  the  thousand  songs  that  rise, 
Whether  from  air,  or  earth,  or  sea, 
So  well  repeat  Jehovah's  praise, 

Or  raise  such  sacred  harmony. 

79.  7S  M.  Salisbury  Col. 

Adoration. 

1  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 

Be  thy  glorious  name  adored ; 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail ! 

2  Though  unworthy,  Lord,  thine  ear, 
Deign  our  hmnble  songs  to  hear ; 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
When  aptund  thy  throne  we  sing;. 

8 


80  PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING. 

3  There  no  tongue  shall  silent  be ; 
All  shall  join  in  harmony ; 

That  through  heaven's  capacious  round 
Praise  to  thee  may  ever  sound. 

4  Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail ! 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ! 

Be  thy  glorious  name  adored. 


80.  L.    M.  ROSCOE. 

Song- of  Adoration. 

1  Let  one  loud  song  of  praise  arise 

To  God,  whose  goodness  ceaseless  flows ; 
Who  dwells  enthroned  above  the  skies, 
And  life  and  breath  on  all  bestows. 

2  Let  all  of  good  this  bosom  fires, 

To  him,  sole  good,  give  praises  due ; 
Let  all  the  truth  himself  inspires, 
Unite  to  sing  him  only  true. 

3  In  ardent  adoration  joined, 
Obedient  to  thy  holy  will, 
Let  all  our  faculties  combined, 
Thy  just  commands,  O  God  !  fulfil. 

4  O  !  may  the  solemn-breathing  sound 
Like  incense  rise  before  thy  throne, 
Where  thou,  whose  glory  knows  no  bound, 
Great  Cause  of  all  things,  dwell'st  alone. 


PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING.  81,  82 


81.  L.  M.  MrsOpie. 

Praise  of  God  peculiarly  due  from  Man. 

1  There  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale, 
A  tongue  in  every  opening  flower, 
Which  tells,  O  Lord  !  the  wondrous  tale 
Of  thy  indulgence,  love,  and  power. 

2  The  birds  that  rise  on  soaring  wing 
Appear  to  hyptn  their  Maker's  praise, 
And  all  the  rmngling  sounds  of  spring 
To  thee  a  general  paean  raise. 

3  And  shall  my  voice,  Great  God,  alone 
Be  mate  'midst  nature's  loud  acclaim  ? 
No ;  let  my  heart  with  answering  tone 
Breathe  forth  in  praise  thy  holy  name. 

4  And  nature's  debt  is  small  to  mine, 
Thou  bad'st  her  being  bounded  be, 
But — matchless  proof  of  love  divine — 
Thou  gav'st  immortal  life  to  me. 


82.       lO&llsM.      pab*. 

Thanksgiving  and  Praise. 

1  My  soul,  praise  the  Lord,  speak  good  of  his  name ! 
His  mercies  record,  his  bounties  proclaim  : 

To  God,  their  creator,  let  all  creatures  raise 
The  song  of  thaiiksgiving,  the  chorus  of  praise  ! 

2  Though   hid  from  man's  sight,  God  sits  on  his 

throne, 
Yet  here  by  his  works  their  author  is  known : 
The  world  shines  a  mirror  its  maker  to  show, 
And  heaven  views  its  image  reflected  below. 


OO.  PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING. 

3  By  knowbdge  supreme,  by  wisdom  divine, 
God  governs  this  earth  with  gracious  design ; 
O'er  beast,  bird,  and  insect,  his  providence  reigns, 
Whose  will  first  created,  whose  love  still  sustains. 

4  And  man,  his  last  work,  with  reason  endued, 
Who,  falling  through  sin,  by  grace  is  renewed ; 
To  God,  his  creator,  let  man  ever  raise 

The  song  of  thanksgiving,  the  chorus  of  praise  ! 

83.  C.  M.  Patrick. 

Te  Deum. 

1  O  God,  we  praise  thee,  and  confess 

That  thou  the  only  Lord, 
And  everlasting  Father  art, 
By  all  the  earth  adored. 

2  To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud ; 

To  thee  the  powers  on  high, 
Both  cherubim  and  seraphim, 
Continually  do  cry ; 

3  O  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
The  world  is  with  the  glory  filled 
Of  thy  majestic  sway. 

4  The  apostles'  glorious  company, 

And  prophets  crowned  with  light, 
With  all  the  martyrs'  noble  host, 
Thy  constant  praise  recite. 

5  The  holy  church  throughout  the  world, 

O  Lord,  confesses  thee, 
That  thou  eternal  Father  art 
Of  boundless  majesty. 


PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING.  84. 

84.  L.  M.  Enfield. 

Praise  to  the  Lord  of  Nature. 

1  O  Thou  !  through  all  thy  works  adored, 
Great  power  supreme,  almighty  Lord  ! 

.  Author  of  life,  whose  sovereign  sway 
Creatures  of  every  tribe  obey  ! 

2  To  thee,  most  high,  to  thee  belong 
The  suppliant  prayer,  the  joyful  song  ; 
To  thee  we  will  attune  our  voice, 
And  in  thy  wondrous  works  rejoice. 

3  Planets,  those  wandering  worlds  above, 
Guided  by  thee,  incessant  move ; 
Suns,  kindled  by  a  ray  divine, 

In  honour  of  their  maker  shine. 

4  From  thee  proceed  heaven's  varied  stort 
The  changing  wind,  the  fruitful  shower, 
The  flying  cloud,  the  coloured  bow, 
The  moulded  hail,  the  feathered  snow. 

5  Tempests  obey  thy  mighty  will ; 
Thine  awful  mandate  to  fulfil, 
The  forked  lightnings  dart  around, 
And  rive  the  oak,  and  blast  the  ground. 

6  Yet  pleased  to  bless,  kind  to  supply, 
Thy  hand  supports  thy  family, 
And  fosters,  with  a  parent's  care, 
The  tribes  of  earth,  and  sea,  and  air. 


8 


85,  86.  PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING. 

85  7S  M.  Sandys. 

Harmony  of  Praise. 

1  Thou  who  dwell'st  enthroned  above  ! 
Thou,  in  whom  we  live  and  move ! 
Thou  who  art  most  great,  most  high ! 
God  from  all  eternity ! 

2  O  how  sweet,  how  excellent 

'T  is  when  tongues  and  hearts  consent, 
Grateful  hearts,  and  joyful  tongues, 
Hymning  thee  in  tuneful  songs  !      / 

3  When  the  morning  paints  the  skies, 
When  the  stars  of  evening  rise, 
We  thy  praises  will  record, 
Sovereign  Ruler,  mighty  Lord  ! 

4  Decks  the  spring  with  flowers  the  field  ? 
Harvest  rich  doth  autumn  yield  ? 
Giver  of  all  good  below ! 

Lord,  from  thee  these  blessings  flow. 

5  Sovereign  Ruler  !  mighty  Lord  ! 
We  thy  praises  will  record : 
Giver  of  these  blessings !  we 
Pour  the  grateful  song  to  thee. 

86.         S.  M.         Watt.. 

Praise  for  Preserving  Grace. 

1     To  God  the  only  wise, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 

Their  humble  praises  bring. 


PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING.  87 

2  'T  is  his  almighty  love, 
His  counsel  and  his  care, 

Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls 
Unblemished  and  complete, 

Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 
Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer  God 
Wisdom  and  power  belong. 

Immortal  crowns  of  majesty 
And  everlasting  songs. 

87.  7s  M.  Montgomery. 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest. 

1  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day ; 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 


87  PRAISE    AND    THANKSGIVING 

4  And  will  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No ;  the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms  and  hymns  and  songs  of  praise 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  the  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 
Then  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 


ATTRIBUTES  AND  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 


88.  C.  P.  M.  Smart. 

The  great  I  AM. 

We  sing  of  God,  the  mighty  source 
Of  all  things,  the  stupendous  force 

On  which  all  things  depend ; 
From  whose  right  arm,  beneath  whose  eyes, 
All  period,  power,  and  enterprise 

Commence,  and  reign,  and  end. 

The  world,  the  clustering  spheres  he  made, 
The  glorious  light,  the  soothing  shade ; 

Dale,  plain,  and  grove  and  hill ; 
The  multitudinous  abyss, 
Where  nature  joys  in  secret  bliss, 

And  wisdom  hides  her  skill. 

Tell  them,  I  am,  Jehovah  said 

To  Moses,  while  earth  heard  in  dread, 

And  smitten  to  the  heart, 
At  once  above,  beneath,  around, 
All  nature,  without  voice  or  sound, 

Replied,  O  Lord,  thou  art  I 


),  90.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

89.      L.  M.      kippis. 

To  the  unknown  God. 

1  Great  God  !  in  vain  man's  narrow  view 
Attempts  to  look  thy  nature  through ; 
Our  labouring  powers  with  reverence  own, 
Thy  glories  never  can  be  known. 

2  Not  the  high  seraph's  mighty  thought, 
Who  countless  years  his  God  has  sought, 
Such  wondrous  height  or  depth  can  find, 
Or  fully  trace  thy  boundless  mind. 

3  And  yet  thy  kindness  deigns  to  show 
Enough  for  mortal  minds  to  know ; 
While  wisdom,  goodness,  power  divine, 
Through  all  thy  works  and  conduct  shine. 

4  O !  may  our  souls  with  rapture  trace 
Thy  works  of  nature  and  of  grace ; 
Explore  thy  sacred  truth,  and  still 
Press  on  to  know  and  do  thy  will. 

VVJ.  O.  1V1.  Spirit  of  the  Psalm*. 

God  the  only  Object  of  Worship.    Ps.  81. 

1  O  God,  our  strength,  to  thee  the  song 

With  grateful  hearts  we  raise ; 
To  thee,  and  thee  alone,  belong 
All  worship,  love,  and  praise. 

2  In  trouble's  dark  and  stormy  hour, 

Thine  ear  hath  heard  our  prayer ; 
And  graciously  thine  arm  of  power 
Hath  saved  us  from  despair 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  01. 

3  And  thou,  O  ever  gracious  Lord, 

Wilt  keep  thy  promise  still, 
If,  meekly  hearkening  to  thy  word, 
We  seek  to  do  thy  will. 

4  Led  by  the  light  thy  grace  imparts, 

Ne'er  may  we  bow  the  knee 
To  idols,  which  our  wayward  hearts 
•  Set  up  instead  of  thee. 

5  So  shall  thy  choicest  gifts,  O  Lord, 

Thy  faithful  people  bless ; 
For  them  shall  earth  its  stores  afford, 
And  Heaven  its  happiness. 

91.         6s  M.         Drummond. 

Unity  of  God. 

1  The  God  who  reigns  alone 
O'er  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky, 
Let  man  with  praises  own, 
And  sound  his  honours  high. 

2  Him  all  in  heaven  above, 
Him  all  on  earth  below, 

The  exhaustless  source  of  love, 
The  great  Creator  know. 

3  He  formed  the  living  flame, 
He  gave  the  reasoning  mind ; 
Then  only  He  may  claim 
The  worship  of  mankind. 

4  So  taught  his  only  Son, 
Blessed  messenger  of  grace ! 
The  Eternal  is  but  one, 

No  second  holds  his  place. 


92  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

92.  L.  M.  Watts 

Greatness  of  God.     Ps.  145. 

1  My  God,  my  king,  thy  various  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humhle  tongue, 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

3  Thy  truth  and  justice  I'll  proclaim ; 
Thy  bounty  flows,  an  endless  stream  ; 
Thy  mercy  swift ;  thine  anger  slow, 
But  dreadful  to  the  stubborn  foe. 

4  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine  ; 

Let  every  realm  with  joy  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honour  of  thy  name. 

5  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise ; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  labour  of  their  tongue. 

6  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeds  ? 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds ; 
Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways ; 

Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise ! 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  93 

93.  S.  M.  Watts. 

God's  Sovereignty  and  Mail's  Dignity.     Ps.  8. 

1  O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King, 
Thy  name  is  all  divine ; 

Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 

2  When  to  thy  works  on  high 
I  raise  my  wondering  eyes, 

And  see  the  moon,  complete  in  light, 
Adorn  the  darksome  skies : 

3  When  I  survey  the  stars, 
And  all  their  shining  forms, 

Lord,  what  is  man,  that  feeble  thing, 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms ! 

4  Lord,  what  is  feeble  man, 
That  thou  shruldst  love  him  so  ! 

Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  placed, 
And  lord  of  all  below. 

5  How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 
And  wondrous  are  thy  ways ; 

Of  dust  and  worms  thy  power  can  frame 
A  monument  of  praise. 

6  O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King, 
Thy  name  is  all  divine  ; 

Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 


94,  95.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

94.  C.  M.  Sternhold. 
Majesty  of  God.     Ps.  18. 

1  The  Lord  descended  from  above, 

And  bowed  the  heavens  most  high, 
And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 

2  On  cherubim  and  seraphim 

Full  royally  he  rode, 
And  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds 
Came  flying  all  abroad. 

3  He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods, 

Their  fury  to  restrain  ; 
And  he  as  sovereign  Lord  and  King 
For  evermore  shall  reign. 

95.  C.  M.  H.K.White. 

God's  Power  over  his  Works. 

1  The  Lord  our  God  is  full  of  might, 

The  winds  obey  his  will ; 
He  speaks,  and  in  his  heavenly  height 
The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 

2  Rebel,  ye  waves  !  and  o'er  the  land 

With  threatening  aspect  roar  ; 
The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 
And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Howl,  winds  of  night!  your  force  comnine; 

Without  his  high  behest, 
Ye  shall  not  in  tire  mountain  pine 
.  Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  96 

Ye  nations  bend,  in  reverence  bend, 

Ye  monarchs,  wait  his  nod, 
And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend 

To  celebrate  our  God  ! 

96.  L.  M.  Addison. 

The  Heavens  declare  the  Glory  of  God.     Ps.  19. 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high, 

With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 

And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 

Then  great  original  proclaim. 

The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 

Doth  his  Creator's  power  display ; 

And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale ; 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  : 
Whilst  all  the  stars  which  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  then-  radiant  orbs  be  found ; 
In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice ; 
For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine — 
*  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine.' 


97,  98.  ATTRIBUTES    OP    GOD. 

97.  C.  M.  Watts. 

,  Power  and  Majesty  of  God.     Ps.  89. 

1  With  reverence  let  the  saints  appear, 

And  bow  before  the  Lord ; 
His  high  commands  with  reverence  hear, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

2  How  terrible  thy  glories  be  ! 

How  bright  thine  armies  shine  ! 
Where  is  the  power  that  vies  with  thee  ? 
Or  truth  compared  with  thine  ? 

3  The  northern  pole  and  southern  rest 

On  thy  supporting  hand  ; 
Darkness  and  day  from  east  to  west 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

4  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  control, 

And  rule  the  boisterous  deep ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

5  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 

Yet  wondrous  is  thy  grace ; 
While  truth  and  mercy,  joined  in  one, 
Invite  us  near  thy  face. 

98.  L.  M  Watts. 

God  Incomprehensible  and  Sovereign. 

1  Can  creatures  to  perfection  find 
The  eternal,  uncreated  Mind  ? 
Or  can  the  largest  stretch  of  thought 
Measure  and  search  his  nature  out  ? 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  99 

2  'T  is  high  as  heaven,  't  is  deep  as  hell, 
And  what  can  mortals  know  or  tell  ? 
His  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  high. 

3  God  is  a  King,  of  power  unknown ; 
Firm  are  the  orders  of  Ins  throne  : 
If  he  resolve,  who  dare  oppose, 
Or  ask  him  why,  or  what  he  does  ? 

4  He  wounds  the  heart,  and  he  makes  whole ; 
And  calms  the  tempest  of  the  soul : 

When  he  shuts  up  in  long  despair, 
Who  can  remove  the  heavy  bar  ? 

5  He  frowns,  and  darkness  veils  the  moon, 
The  fainting  sun  grows  dim  at  noon  ; 
The  pillars  of  heaven's  starry  roof 
Tremble  and  start  at  his  reproof. 

6  These  are  a  portion  of  his  ways  : 
But  who  shall  dare  describe  his  face  ? 
Who  can  endure  his  light,  or  stand 
To  hear  the  thunders  of  his  hand  ? 

99.         L.  M.        Dqddridge. 

Seeing  the  Invisible. 

1  Eternal  and  immortal  King  ! 

Thy  peerless  splendours  none  can  bear ; 
But  darkness  veils  seraphic  eyes, 
When  God  with  all  his  glory 's  there. 

2  Yet  faith  can  pierce  the  awful  gloom, 
The  great  Invisible  can  see ; 

And  with  its  tremblings  mingle  joy,  . 
In  fixed  regard,  great  God  !  to  thee. 
9* 


1O0#  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

3  Then  every  tempting  form  of  sin, 
Shamed  in  thy  presence,  disappears  • 
And  all  the  glowing  raptured  soul 
The  likeness  it  contemplates,  wears. 

4  O  ever  conscious  to  my  heart ! 
Witness  to  its  supreme  desire  : 
Behold  it  presseth  on  to  thee, 

For  it  hath  caught  the  heavenly  fire. 

5  This  one  petition  would  it  urge — 
To  bear  thee  ever  in  its  sight ; 

In  life,  in  death,  in  worlds  unknown. 
Its  only  portion  and  delight ! 

100.  L.  M.  Walker's  Col. 

God  Eternal  and  Unchangeable. 

1  ALL-powerful,  self-existent  God, 
Who  all  creation  dost  sustain  ! 
Thou  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come, 
And  e/erlasting  is  thy  reign ! 

2  Fixed  and  eternal  as  thy  days, 
Each  glorious  attribute  divine, 
Through  ages  infinite,  shall  still 
With  undiminished  lustre  shine. 

3  Fountain  of  being !  Source  of  good ! 
Immutable  thou  dost  remain  ! 

Nor  can  the  shadow  of  a  change 
Obscure  the  glories  of  thy  reign. 

4  Earth  may  with  all  her  powers  dissolve 
If  such  the  great  Creator's  will ; 

But  thou  forever  art  the  same, 
I  am  is  thy  memorial  still. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  101,  102. 

101.  Li.  JM.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

Eternity  of  God.     Ps.  90. 

1  Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms  sublime, 
Or  the  fair  earth  in  order  stood, 

Before  the  birth  of  ancient  time, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

2  A  thousand  ages  in  then  flight, 
With  thee  are  as  a  fleeting  day ; 
Past,  present,  future,  to  thy  sight 
At  once  their  various  scenes  display. 

3  But  our  brief  life,  's  a  shadowy  drean, 
A  passing  thougnt,  that  soon  is  o'er, 
That  fades  with  morning's  earliest  beam, 
And  fills  the  musing  mind  no  more. 

4  To  us,  O  Lord,  the  wisdom  give 
So  every  precious  hour  to  spend, 
That  we  at  length  with  thee  may  live 
Where  life  and  bliss  shall  never  end. 

102.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Immutability  of  God.     Ps.  102. 

1  Great  Former  of  tins  various  frame ! 
Our  souls  adore  thine  awful  name ; 
And  bow,  and  tremble,  while  we  praise 
The  Ancient  of  eternal  days. 

2  Beyond  an  angel's  vision  bright, 
Thou  dwell'st  in  self-existent  light ; 
Which  shines  with  undiminished  ray, 
While  suns  and  worlds  in  smoke  decay. 


103.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

3  Our  days  a  transient  period  run, 
And  change  with  every  circling  sun ; 
And,  in  the  firmest  state  we  boast, 
A  moth  can  crush  us  into  dust. 

4  But  let  the  creatures  fall  around  ; 
Let  death  consign  us  to  the  ground ; 
Let  the  last  general  flame  arise, 
And  melt  the  arches  of  the  skies ; 

5  Calm  as  the  summer's  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  wreck  of  nature  see, 
While  grace  secures  us  an  abode, 
Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God. 

103.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Eternal  Dominion  of  God. 

1  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

How  frail  and  weak  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made : 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee  there  's  nothing  old  appears ; 
Great  God  !  there  's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  varying  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares, 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 


ATTRIBUTES    OP    GOD.  104,     105. 

5  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou ! 
How  frail  and  weak  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

104.  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Eternal  and  Sovereign  God.     Ps.  93. 

1  Jehovah  reigns !  he  dwells  in  light, 
Girded  with  majesty  and  might : 
The  world,  created  by  his  hands, 
Still  on  its  first  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made, 
Or  had  its  first  foundations  laid, 

Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Thyself  the  ever-living  God. 

3  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies ; 
Vain  floods,  that  aim  their  rage  so  high  I 
At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  Forever  shall  thy  throne  endure  : 
Thy  promise  stands  forever  sure ; 
And  everlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  thy  grace. 

105.  L.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Eternity  and  Sovereignty  of  God.     Ps.  93. 

1  With  glory  clad,  with  strength  arrayed, 
The  Lord,  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns, 
The  world's  foundations  strongly  laid, 
And  the  vast  fabric  still  sustains. 


106.  ATTRII1UTES    OF    GOD. 

2  How  surely  stablished  is  thy  throne  ! 
Which  shall  no  change  or  period  see  ; 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone, 
Art  God  from  all  eternity. 

3  The  floods,  O  Lord,  lift  up  their  voice, 
And  toss  the  troubled  waves  on  high ; 
But  God  above  can  still  their  noise, 
And  make  the  angry  sea  comply. 

4  Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  ever  sure ; 

And  they  that  in  thy  house  would  dwell, 
That  happy  station  to  secure, 
Must  still  in  holiness  excel. 

106.  L.  M.  Spirit  or  the  PsALMi. 

God  knows  our  Hearts  and  Ways.    Ps.  139. 

1  Father  of  spirits  I  Nature's  God  ! 
Our  inmost  thoughts  are  known  to  thee ; 
Thou,  Lord,  canst  hear  each  idle  word, 
And  every  private  action  see. 

2  Could  we  on  morning's  swiftest  wings 
Pursue  our  flight  through  trackless  air ; 
Or  dive  beneath  deep  ocean's  springs, 
Thy  presence  still  would  meet  us  there. 

3  In  vain  may  guilt  attempt  to  fly, 
Concealed  beneath  the  pall  of  night, 
One  glance  from  thy  all-piercing  eye 

1     Can  kindle  darkness  into  light. 

4  Search  thou  our  hearts,  and  there  destroy 
Each  evil  thought,  each  secret  sin ; 

And  fit  us  for  those  realms  of  joy^ 
Where  nought  impure  shall  enter  in. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD  107. 


107.  L.  M.  61.  Montgomery 

God  Omnipresent  and  Omniscient      Ps.  139. 

1  Searcher  of  hearts,  to  thee  are  known 
The  inmost  secrets  of  1113-  breast  5 

At  home,  abroad,  in  crowds,  alone, 
Thou  mark'st  my  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  thoughts  far  off,  through  every  maze 
Source,  stream  and  issue, — all  my  ways. 

2  No  word  that  from  my  mouth  proceeds, 
Evil  or  good,  escapes  thine  ear ; 
Witness  thou  art  to  all  my  deeds, 
Before,  behind,  forever  near. 

Such  knowledge  is  for  me  too  high ; 
1  live  but  in  my  Maker's  eye. 

3  How  from  thy  presence  should  I  go, 
Or  whither  from  thy  Spirit  flee, 
Since  all  above,  around,  below, 
Exist  in  thine  immensity? 

If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  way, 
I  meet  thee  in  eternal  day ; 

4  If  in  the  grave  I  make  my  bed 

With  worms  and  dust,  lo,  thou  art  there , 
If,  on  the  wings  of  morning  sped, 
Beyond  the  ocean  I  repair, 
I  feel  thine  all-controlling  will, 
And  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still. 

5  How  precious  are  thy  thoughts  of  peace, 
O  God,  to  me  !  how  great  the  sum  ! 
New  every  morn,  they  never  cease ; 
They  were,  they  are,  and  yet  shall  come 
In  number  and  in  compass,  more 

Than  ocean's  sand,  or  ocean's  shore. 


108.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

6  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart : 
Try  me,  my  secret  soul  survey, 
And  warn  thy  servant  to  depart 
From  every  false  and  evil  way; 
So  shall  thy  truth  my  guidance  be 
To  life  and  immortality. 


108.  L.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

The  All-seeing  God.     Ps.  139. 

1  Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known 
My  rising  up  and  lying  down ; 

My  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  thee, 
Known  long  before  conceived  by  me. 

2  Thine  eye  my  bed  and  path  surveys, 
My  public  haunts  and  private  ways ; 
Thou  know:st  what  't  is  my  lips  would  vent 
My  yet  unuttered  words'  intent. 

3  Surrounded  by  thy  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand ; 

O  skill,  for  human  reach  too  high ! 
Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye ! 

4  O  could  I  so  perfidious  be, 

To  think  of  once  deserting  thee  ! 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  influence  shun  ? 
Or  whither  from  thy  presence  run  ? 

5  If  I  the  morning's  wings  could  gain, 
And  fly  beyond  the  western  main, 
Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  109 

6  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  sable  wings  of  night, 

One  glance  from  thee,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

7  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes : 
Thro'  midnight  shades  thou  find'st  thy  way, 
As  in  the  blazing  noon  of  day. 

6  Search,  try,  O.  God,  my  thoughts  and  heart, 
If  mischief  lurks  in  any  part ; 
Correct  me  where  I  go  astray, 
And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

109.  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  All-seeing  God.     Ps.  139. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through , 
Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  view 

My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 
.  My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  t~>  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand : 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great ! 
What  large  extent !  what  lofty  height ! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

10 


1  JO.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

5  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 
Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 


110.  CM.  Watt. 

God  is  everywhere.     Ps.  139. 

1  In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest ; 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they  're  formed  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  t 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  Ill,  112 

111.  CM.  Watts. 

Wisdom  of  God  in  his  Works.     Ps.  111. 

1  Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong 

To  my  almighty  God ; 
He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
Good  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame  ! 

How  wise  the  Eternal  Mind ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  designed. 

4  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  skies, 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim ; 

What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 

But  learn  to  read  thy  name  ? 

5  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace, 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he  's  the  wisest  of  our  race, 
That  best  obeys  thy  will. 

112.       L.  M.       watT8 

Goodness  of  God  to  Soul  and  Body.     Ps.  103. 

1  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, 

Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad  j 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 


113.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace , 
His  favours  claim  thy  highest  praise ; 
Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot  ? 

3  The  vices  of  the  mind  he  heals, 
And  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feels, 
Redeems  the  soul  from  deadi,  and  saves 
Our  wasting  life  from  threatening  graves. 

4  Our  youth  decayed,  his  power  repairs ; 
His  mercy  crowns  our  growing  years ; 
He  satisfies  our  mouth  with  good, 
And  fills  our  hopes  with  heavenly  food. 

5  He  sees  the  oppressor  and  the  oppressed, 
And  often  gives  the  sufferers  rest  $ 

But  will  his  justice  more  display 
In  the  last  great  rewarding  day. 

Ilo.  C  JM.  Doddridge. 

Mercy  of  God  to  the  Frailty  of  Man.     Ps.  103. 

1  Lord,  we  adore  thy  wondrous  name, 

And  make  that  name  our  trust, 
Which  raised  at  first  this  curious  frame 
From  mean  and  lifeless  dust. 

2  Awhile  these  frail  machines  endure, 

The  fabric  of  a  day ; 
Then  know  their  vital  powers  no  more. 
But  moulder  back  to  clay. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  whate'er  is  felt  or  feared, 

This  thought  is  our  repose, 
That  he,  by  whom  this  frame  was  reared, 
Its  various  weakness  knows. 


ATTRIBUTES    OP    GOD.  114. 

4  Thou  view'st  us  with  a  pitying  eye, 

While  struggling  with  our  load ; 
In  pains  and  dangers  thou  art  nigh, 
Our  Father,  and  our  God. 

5  Gently  supported  by  thy  love, 

We  tend  to  realms  of  peace ; 
Where  every  pain  shall  far  remove, 
And  every  frailty  cease. 

114.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Abounding  Compassion  of  God.     Ps.  103. 

1  My  soul,  repeat  his  praise, 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 

Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 
Above  the  ground  we  tread. 

So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thought0  exceed. 

3  His  power  subdues  our  sins, 
And  his  forgiving  love, 

Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

4  The  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 
Or  like  the  morning  flower ; 

If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 
10* 


115.  ATTRIBUTES    OP    GOD 

6     But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

115.  S-  M.  Watts. 

Praising  God  for  Mercies-.     Ps.  103. 

1  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join, 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 

Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'T  is  he  forgives  thy  sins, 
'T  is  he  relieves  thy  pain, 

T  is  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy. life  with  love, 
When  ransomed  from  the  grave  : 

He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  death 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good ; 
He  gives  the  sufferers  rest : 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  justice  for  the  oppressed. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known ; 

But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
Bv  his  beloved  Son. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  ll6 

lib.  S.  M.  Montgomery 

Bless  the  Lord  for  his  Mercies.     Ps.  103. 

1  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
His  grace  to  thee  proclaim ; 

And  all  that  is  within  me  join 
To  bless  his  holy  name. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 
His  mercies  bear  in  mind ; 

Forget  not  all  his  benefits : 
The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind 

3  He  will  not  always  chide  ; 
He  will  widi  patience  wait; 

His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

4  He  pardons  all  thy  sins, 
Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath ; 

He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

5  He  clothes  thee  widi  his  love, 
LTpholds  thee  with  his  truth, 

And,  like  the  eagle,  he  renews 
The  vigour  of  thy  youth. 

6  Then  bless  his  holy  name 

Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole ; 
Whose  loving  kindness  crowns  thy  days , 
O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ' 


117,   118.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

117.  L.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Mercy  of  God.     Ps.  103. 

1  My  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love, 
God's  holy  name  forever  bless ; 
Of  all  his  favours  mindful  prove, 
And  still  thy  grateful  thanks  express. 

2  The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  love, 
And  unexampled  acts  of  grace : 

His  wakened  wrath  doth  slowly  move, 
His  willing  mercy  flows  apace. 

3  God  will  not  always  harshly  chide, 
But  with  his  anger  quickly  part ; 
And  loves  his  punishments  to  guide, 
More  by  his  love  than  our  desert. 

4  As  high  as  heaven  its  arch  extends 
Above  this  little  spot  of  clay ; 

So  much  his  boundless  love  transcends 
The  small  respects  that  we  can  pay. 

5  As  far  as  't  is  from  east  to  west, 
So  far  has  he  our  sins  removed, 
Who  with  a  father's  tender  breast 
Has  such  as  feared  him  always  loved. 

118.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Praise  for  Protection,  Grace  and  Truth.     Ps    5*. 

1    My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknown; 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings, 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  1  send  my  cry ; 
The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform ; 
He  sends  his  angels  from  the  sky, 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm, 

3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell , 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

4  My  heart  is  fixed ;  my  song  shall  raise 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise, 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

5  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky ; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die 

6  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

119.  S.  M.  Mrs  Steele. 

God  our  Benefaetor. 

1  My  Maker,  and  my  King  ! 
To  thee  my  all  I  owe  : 

Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring, 
From  whence  my  blessings  flow. 

2  Thou  ever  good  and  kind  ! 
A  thousand  reasons  move, 

A  thousand  obligations  bind 
My  heart  to  grateful  love. 


119. 


120.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

3  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 
On  thee  alone  I  live : 

My  God  !    thy  benefits  demand 
More  praise  than  tongue  can  give. 

4  O  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine ; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 


120.  S.  M.  Tate&Bradt. 

God  merciful  to  Sinners.     Ps.  25. 

1  Thy  mercies,  and  thy  love, 
O  Lord,  recall  to  mind ; 

And  graciously  continue  still, 
As  thou  wert  ever,  kind. 

2  His  mercy,  and  his  truth, 
The  righteous  Lord  displays, 

In  bringing  wandering  sinners  home 
And  teaching  them  his  ways. 

.._    3     He  those  in  justice  guides, 
Who  his  direction  seek ; 
And  in  his  sacred  paths  shall  lead 
The  humble  and  the  meek. 

4     Through  all  the  ways  of  God, 
Both  truth  and  mercy  shine, 
To  such  as  with  religious  hearts, 
To  his  blessed  will  incline. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  121 

121.  L.  M.  Sewall's  Col. 

Loving-kindness  of  God. 

1  Father,  to  thy  kind  love  we  owe 
All  that  is  fair  and  good  below  ; 
Bestower  of  the  health  that  lies 

On  tearless  cheeks  and  cheerful  eyes  ■ 

2  Giver  of  sunshine  and  of  rain  ! 
Ripener  of  fruits  on  hill  and  plain  ! 
Fountain  of  light,  that  rayed  afar, 
Fills  the  vast  urns  of  sun  and  star ! 

3  Who  send'st  thy  storms  and  frosts  to  bind 
The  plagues  that  rise  to  waste  mankind ; 
Then  breathest,  o'er  the  naked  scene, 
Spring  gales,  and  life,  and  tender  green. 

4  Yet  deem  we  not  that  thus  alone, 
Thy  mercy  and  dry  love  are  shown ; 
For  we  have  learned,  with  higher  praise, 
And  holier  names,  to  speak  thy  ways. 

5  In  wo's  dark  hour,  our  kindest  stay  ! 
Sole  trust  when  life  shall  pass  away ! 
Teacher  of  hopes  that  light  the  gloom 
Of  death,  and  consecrate  the  tomb  ! 

6  Patient,  with  headstrong  guilt  to  bear ; 
Slow  to  avenge,  and  kind  to  spare ; 
Listening  to  prayer,  and  reconciled 
Full  quickly  to  thy  erring  child  ! 


122.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

'  '-"—  Is*  JM.  Montgomery. 

The  Earth  full  of  the  Goodness  of  God 

1  God,  in  the  high  and  holy  place, 

Looks  down  upon  the  spheres ; 
Yet  in  his  providence  and  grace 
To  every  eye  appeal's. 

2  He  bows  the  heavens ;  the  mountains  stand, 

A  highway  for  our  God  : 
He  walks  amidst  the  desert-land ; 
'T  is  Eden  where  he  trod. 

3  The  forests  in  his  strength  rejoice ; 

Hark  !  on  the  evening  breeze, 
As  once  of  old,  the  Lord  God's  voice 
Is  heard  among  the  trees. 


4  In  every  stream  his  bounty  flows, 

Diffusing  joy  and  wealth  ; 
In  every  breeze  his  Spirit  blows, 
— The  breath  of  life  and  health. 

5  His  blessings  fall  in  plenteous  showers 

Upon  the  lap  of  earth, 
That  teems  with  foliage,  fruits  and  flowers, 
And  rings  with  infant  mirth. 

6  If  God  hath  made  this  world  so  fair, 

Where  sin  and  death  abound, 
How  beautiful  beyond  compare, 
Will  Paradise  be  found  ! 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  1*23 


123.  L.  M.  61.  Watts. 

Goodness  and  Truth  of  God.    Ps.   146. 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers  : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 
Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust  ? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust : 
Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood ; 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and  potter, 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour ; 
Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 

Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 

On  Israel's  God  :  he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth  and  seas  with  all  their  train ; 

His  truth  forever  stands  secure  : 

He  saves  the  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor ; 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind  : 
He  sends  the  labouring  conscience  peace ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 
And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 
I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers ; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 
11 


124,   125.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 


124.  C.  M.  Watts. 

God  merciful,  and  hearing  Prayer.     Ps.  145. 

1  Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 

Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all ; 
Thy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the  weak 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 

2  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  down, 

Or  virtue  lies  distressed 
Beneath  some  proud  oppressor's  frown, 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourners  rest. 

3  The  Lord  supports  our  tottering  days, 

And  guides  our  giddy  youth  : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  his  ways, 
And  all  his  words  are  truth. 

4  He  knows  the  pain  his  servants  feel, 

He  hears  his  children  cry ; 
And,  their  best  wishes  to  fulfil, 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

5  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  sincere  : 
He  saves  the  souls,  whose  humble  love 
Is  joined  with  holy  fear. 

125.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Goodness  of  God.     Ps.  145. 

1   Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace, 
My  God,  my  heavenly  King ; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  songs  of  glory  sing. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  126. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies; 
Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait 

On  thee  for  daily  food  : 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pardoning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim ; 
But  saints,  that  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

126.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Divine  Goodness  acknowledged.     Ps.  34. 

1  Triumphant,  Lord,  thy  goodness  reigns, 
Through  all  die  wide  celestial  plains ; 
And  its  full  streams  redundant  flow 
Down  to  the  abodes  of  men  below. 

2  Through  nature's  works  its  glories  shine  ; 
The  cares  of  Providence  are  thine  ; 
And  grace  erects  our  mortal  frame 

The  fairest  temple  to  thy  name. 

3  O  give  to  every  human  heart 

To  taste  and  feel  how  good  thou  art ; 
With  grateful  love,  and  reverend  fear, 
To  know  how  blest  thy  children  are. 


127.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

127.  C.  M.  Browne. 

Universal  Goodness  of  God. 

1  Lord,  thou  art  good !  all  nature  shows 

Its  mighty  author  kind  : 
Thy  bounty  through  creation  flows, 
Full,  free,  and  unconfined. 

2  The  whole  in  every  part  proclaims 

Thy  infinite  good  will ; 
It  shines  in  stars,  and  flows  in  streams, 
And  bursts  from  every  hill. 

3  We  view  it  o'er  the  spreading  main, 

And  heavens  which  spread  more  wide ; 
It  drops  in  gentle  showers  of  rain, 
And  rolls  in  every  tide. 

4  Long  hath  it  been  diffused  abroad, 

Through  ages  past  and  gone ; 
Nor  ever  can  exhausted  be, 
But  still  keeps  flowing  on. 

5  Through  the  whole  earth  it  pours  supplies, 

Spreads  joy  through  every  part : 
O  may  such  love  attract  my  eyes, 
And  captivate  my  heart ! 

6  My  highest  admiration  raise, 

My  best  affections  move  ! 
Employ  my  tongue  in  songs  of  praise, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  love ! 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  128,  129 

128.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Holiness  of  God.     Ps.  99. 

1  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  worship  at  his  feet : 

His  nature  is  all  holiness, 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

2  When  Israel  was  his  church, 
When  Aaron  was  his  priest, 

When  Moses  cried,  when  Samuel  prayed, 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins, 
Nor  would  destroy  their  race ; 

And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known, 
When  they  abused  his  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 
Whose  grace  is  still  the  same  : 

Still  he  's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 

129.  L.  M.  Wesley's  Cou 

Holiness  of  God. 

Holy  as  thou,  O  Lord,  is  none ! 
Thy  holiness  is  all  thine  own ; 
A  drop  of  that  unbounded  sea 
Is  ours,  a  drop  derived  from  thee. 

And  when  thy  purity  we  share, 
Thy  glory  we  alone  declare  ; 
And,  humbled  into  nothing,  own 
Holy  and  pure  is  God  alone. 
11* 


130,  131.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

3  Sole,  self-existing  God  and  Lord, 
By  all  the  heavenly  hosts  adored, 
Let  all  on  earth  bow  down  to  thee, 
And  own  thy  peerless  majesty. 

loO.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

The  Lord  is  Righteous.     Ps.  11. 

1  The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  place, 

And  from  his  throne  on  high, 
He  looks  upon  the  human  race 
With  omnipresent  eye. 

2  He  proves  the  righteous,  marks  their  path. 

In  him  the  weak  are  strong ; 

But  violence  provokes  his  wrath : 

The  Lord  abhorreth  wrong. 

3  The  righteous  Lord  will  take  delight 

Alone  in  righteousness ; 
The  just  are  pleasing  in  his  sight, 
The  humble  he  will  bless. 


131.  C.  M.         Watts 

Faithfulness  of  God.     Ps.  89. 

1  My  never-ceasing  songs  shall  show 

The  mercies  of  the  Lord ; 
And  make  succeeding  ages  know 
How  faithful  is  his  word. 

2  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce 

Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure : 
And  if  he  speaks  a  promise  once, 
The  eternal  grace  is  sure. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  \  «g| 

3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promised  Jewish  throne ! 
But  there  's  a  nobler  covenant  sealed 
To  David's  greater  Son. 

4  His  seed  forever  shall  possess 

A  throne  above  the  skies ; 
The  meanest  subject  of  his  grace 
Shall  to  that  glory  rise. 

5  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  thy  wondrous  ways 

Are  sung  by  saints  above ; 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honours  raise 
To  thine  unchanging  love. 


loZ.  H.  M.  Doddridge. 

God's  Fidelity  to  his  Promises. 

1  The  promises  I  sing 

Which  sovereign  love  hath  spoke  ; 
Nor  will  the  eternal  King 
His  words  of  grace  revoke; 

They  stand  secure, 

And  steadfast  still ; 

Not  Zion's  hill 

Abides  so  sure. 

2  The  mountains  melt  away 

A\  hen  once  the  Judge  appears, 
And  sun  and  moon  decay 
That  measure  mortal  years ; 

But  still  the  same 

In  radiant  lines 

The  promise  shines 

Through  all  the  flame. 


133,  134.  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 


3  Their  harmony  shall  sound 
Through  mine  attentive  ears, 
When  thunders  cleave  the  ground, 
And  dissipate  the  spheres ; 

Midst  all  the  shock 

Of  that  dread  scene, 

I  stand  serene, 

Thy  word  my  rock. 

133.  C  M.  Jehvis 
The  Attributes  of  God  our  Confidence. 

1  Great  God  !  thine  attributes  divine, 

Thy  glorious  works  and  ways, 
The  wonders  of  thy  power  and  might, 
The  universe  displays. 

2  In  safety  may  thy  children  rest 

On  thy  sustaining  arm ; 
Extended  still,  and  strong  to  save 
From  danger  and  alarm. 

3  O  may  thy  gracious  presence,  Lort 

Chase  anxious  fears  away; 
Amidst  the  ruins  of  the  world, 
Our  guardian  and  our  stay ! 

134.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Perfections  of  God.     Ps.   111. 

1  Great  is  the  Lord ;  his  works  of  might 
Demand  our  noblest  songs : 
Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 


ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD.  135 

2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

He  gives  his  children  food ; 
And,  ever  mindful  of  his  word, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 

3  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 

To  seal  his  covenant  sure : 

Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name ; 

His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

4  They  that  would  grow  divinely  wise 

Must  with  his  fear  begin, 
Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  hating  every  sin. 

135.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Perfections  and  Providence  of  God.    Ps.  36. 

1  High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God  ! 
Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines; 

Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep ; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large ; 
Both  man  and  beast  thy  bounty  share ; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 
But  saints  are  thy  peculiar  care. 

4  My  God  !  how  excellent  thy  grace, 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs ! 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 

Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 


136  ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

5  Life,  like  a  fountain,  rich  and  free, 
Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

136.  H.  M.  Watts. 

Perfections  of  God. 

1  The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns ; 
His  throne  is  built  on  high ; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty  : 

His  glories  shine 
With  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye 
Can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 
Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 
To  guard  his  holy  law  : 

And  where  his  love 
Resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms 
And  seals  the  grace. 

3  And  can  this  mighty  King 
Of  glory  condescend  ? 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 
My  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 

I  love  his  name, 
I  love  his  word  ; 
Join  all  my  powers 
And  praise  the  Lord. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  137,   138. 

137.  C.  M.  Beddome. 

Providence  and  Grace  unsearchable. 

1  Almighty  God,  thy  wondrous  works 

Of  providence  and  grace, 
An  angel's  perfect  mind  exceed, 
And  all  our  pride  abase. 

2  Stupendous  heights  !  amazing  depths ! 

Creatures  in  vain  explore  ; 
Or  if  a  transient  glimpse  we  gain, 
'T  is  faint,  and  quickly  o'er. 

3  Though  all  the  mysteries  lie  concealed 

Beyond  what  we  can  see, 
Grant  us  the  knowledge  of  ourselves, 
The  knowledge,  Lord,  of  Thee. 

138.  C.  M.  J.  Taylor. 

Trust  in  God  through  all  Changes. 

1  Father  divine  !  before  thy  view, 

AH  worlds,  all  creatures  lie ; 
No  distance  can  elude  thy  search, 
No  action  'scape  thine  eye. 

2  From  thee  our  vital  breath  we  drew 

Our  childhood  was  thy  care ; 
And  vigorous  youth  and  feeble  age 
Thy  kind  protection  share. 

3  Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  wre  turn, 

Thy  ceaseless  bounty  flows ; 
Oppressed  with  wo,  when  nature  faints, 
Thine  arm  is  our  repose. 


139.  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

4  To  thee  we  look,  thou  Power  Supreme 
O  still  our  wants  supply ! 
Safe  in  thy  presence  may  we  live, 
And  in  thy  favour  die. 


139.  L.  M.  Doddridge 

Frovidential  Bounties  improved. 

1  Father  of  lights  !  we  sing  thy  name, 
Who  kindlest  up  the  lamp  of  day  ; 
Wide  as  he  spreads  his  golden  flame, 
His  beams  thy  power  and  love  display. 

2  Fountain  of  good  !  from  thee  proceed 
The  copious  drops  of  genial  rain, 
Which  o'er  the  hill  and  through  the  mead, 
Revive  the  grass,  and  swell  the  grain. 

3  Through  the  wide  world  thy  bounties  spread ; 
Yet  millions  of  our  guilty  race, 

Though  by  thy  daily  bounty  fed, 
Affront  thy  law,  and  spurn  thy  grace. 

4  Not  so  may  our  forgetful  hearts 
O'erlook  the  tokens  of  thy  care ; 
But  what  thy  liberal  hand  imparts, 
Still  own  in  praise,  still  ask  in  prayer. 

5  So  shall  our  suns  more  grateful  shine, 
And  showers  in  sweeter  drops  shall  fall, 
When  all  our  hearts  and  lives  are  thine, 
And  thou,  O  God  !  enjoyed  in  all. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  140- 

140.  H.   M.  Watts 

God's  Mercies  of  Creation  and  Redemption.     Ps    136. 

1  Give  thanks  to  God  most  high. 
The  universal  Lord ; 

The  sovereign  King  of  kings ; 
And  be  his  grace  adored. 

His  power  and  grace 

Are  still  the  same  ; 

And  let  his  name 

Have  endless  praise. 

2  How  mighty  is  his  hand  ! 
What  wonders  hath  he  done ! 
He  formed  the  earth  and  seas, 
And  spread  the  heavens  alone. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure ; 
And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word. 

3  He  sent  his  only  Son 
To  save  us  from  our  wo, 
From  darkness,  sin,  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  foe. 

His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 
And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 

4  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 
To  God  the  heavenly  King: 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure ; 
And  ever  sure 
Abides  thv  word. 
12 


141.  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

141.  L.   M.  Watts. 

God's  Mercies  of  Creation  and  Redemption.    Ps.  136 

1  Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise  ! 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown  : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high  : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

5  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat ; 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  142,  143 

14  —  .  L/.  JVl.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

God  our  Refuge.     Ps.  27. 

1  God  is  our  Saviour  and  defence, 

A  refuge  ever  near ; 
Secure  beneath  his  providence, 
What  danger  can  we  fear  ? 

2  Death  may  our  dearest  friends  remove ; 

All  human  ties  shall  cease ; 
But  one  there  is,  whose  care  and  love 
No  time  shall  e'er  decrease. 

3  A  mother  may  her  babe  forgdt, 

The  infant  she  has  borne ; 
Her  love  may  fail,  but  never  yet 
Did  God  forsake  his  own. 

4  In  every  trouble  here  below 

Our  refuge  is  the  Lord ; 
Comfort  and  strength  will  he  bestow 
On  all  who  trust  his  word. 

143.       C.  M.      cowpeb. 

Mysteries  of  Providence. 

1  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform  : 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
Aiid  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 


144.  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints !  fresh  courage  take : 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread, 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  will  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace : 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour : 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  : 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

144.  L.  M.  Wesley's  Col. 

Deliverances  acknowledged. 

1  God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power 
Through  varied  deaths  my  soul  hath  led 
Or  turned  aside  the  fatal  hour, 

Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head  ! 

2  In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  I  own, 
Thy  ruling  providence  I  see  : 
Assist  me  still  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direct  my  paths  to  thee. 

3  Whither,  O  !  whither  should  I  fly, 
But  to  my  loving  Father's  breast, 
Secure  within  thine  arms  to  lie, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  wings  to  rest  ? 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  145. 

4  1  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun, 
But  thou,  O  God,  my  wisdom  art ; 
I  ever  into  ruin  run ; 

But  thou  art  greater  than  my  heart. 

5  Foolish  and  impotent  and  blind, 
Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  known ; 
Bring  me  where  I  my  heaven  may  find, 
The  heaven  of  loving  thee  alone. 

145.  L.  M.  Dyer. 

Universal  Care  of  Providence  acknowledged. 

1  Greatest  of  beings,  source  of  life, 
Sovereign  of  ah',  of  earth,  and  sea  ! 
All  nature  feels  thy  power,  but  man 
A  grateful  tribute  pays  to  thee. 

2  Subject  to  wants,  to  thee  he  looks, 
And  from  thy  goodness  seeks  supplies  • 
And,  when  oppressed  with  guilt  he  mourns, 
Thy  mercy  lifts  him  to  the  skies. 

3  Children,  whose  little  minds,  unformed, 
Ne'er  raised  a  tender  thought  to  heaven; 
And  men,  whom  reason  lifts  to  God, 
Though  oft  by  passion  downward  driven  : — 

4  Those  too,  who  bend  with  age  and  care, 
And  faint  and  tremble  near  the  tomb ; 
Who,  sickening  at  the  present  scenes, 
Sigh  for  that  better  state  to  come  : — 

5  All,  great  Creator  !  all  are  thine  ; 
All  feel  thy  providential  care  ; 

And,  through  each  varying  scene  of  life, 
Alike  thv  constant  pin-  share. 
"  12* 


14G,   147.  PROVIDENCE    OP    GOD. 

6  And  whether  grief  oppress  the  heart ; 
Or  whether  joy  elate  the  breast ; 

Or  life  still  keep  its  little  course ; 
Or  death  invite  the  heart  to  rest : — 

7  All  are  thy  messengers,  and  all 
Thy  sacred  pleasure,  Lord,  obey  : 
And  all  are  training  man  to  dwell 
Nearer  to  blisc,  and  nearer  thee. 


146.       L.  M.       browjve. 

Dependence  on  Providence. 

1  Great  Lord  of  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies ' 
Thy  wealth  the  needy  world  supplies  : 
And  safe  beneath  thy  guardian  arm, 

We  live  secured  from  every  harm. 

2  To  thee  perpetual  thanks  we  owe 
For  all  our  comforts  here  below ; 
Our  daily  bread  thy  bounty  gives, 
And  every  rising  want  relieves. 

3  To  thee  we  cheerful  homage  bring ; 
In  grateful  hymns  thy  praises  sing ; 
On  thee  we  ever  will  depend, 

The  rich,  the  sure,  the  faithful  friend. 

147.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Dimne  Goodness  in  moderating  Affliction. 

1   Great  Ruler  of  all  nature's  frame, 
We  own  thy  power  divine  ; 
We  hear  thy  breath  in  every  storm, 
For  all  the  winds  are  thine. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  148. 

2  Wide  as  they  sweep  their  sounding  way, 

They  work  thy  sovereign  will ; 
And,  awed  by  thy  majestic  voice, 
Confusion  shall  be  still. 

3  Thy  mercy  tempers  every  blast 

To  those  who  seek  thy  face ; 
And  mingles,  with  the  tempest's  roar, 
The  whispers  of  thy  grace. 

4  Those  gentle  whispers  let  me  hear, 

Till  all  the  tumult  cease ; 

And  gales  of  Paradise  shall  lull 

My  weary  soul  to  peace. 

148.  CM.  West  Boston  Col. 

God  just  and  wise  in  afflictive  Appointments. 

1  If  Providence,  to  try  my  heart, 

Afflictions  should  prepare, 

To  God  submissive  may  I  bend, 

And  keep  me  from  despair. 

2  Whate'er  he  orders  must  be  just ; 

Then  let  me  kiss  the  rod, 

Nor,  poorly  sunk,  at  all  distrust 

The  goodness  of  my  God. 

3  The  mind  to  which  I  owe  my  own, 

To  guide  this  mind  is  wise , 
And  he,  to  whom  my  faults  are  know" 
The  fittest  to  chastise. 

4  Then,  till  life's  latest  sands  are  run, 

O  teach  me,  Power  Divine, 
Still  to  reply,  thy  will  be  done, 
Whate'er  becomes  of  mine. 


149,   150,  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOI>. 


149.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

God  our  Deliverer.      Ps.  116. 

1*  Great  Source  of  life  !  our  souls  confess 
The  various  riches  of  thy  grace  ; 
Crowned  with  thy  mercy,  we  rejoice, 
And  in  thy  praise  exalt  our  voice. 

2  By  thee  heaven's  shining  arch  was  spread ; 
By  thee  were  earth's  foundations  laid ; 
And  all  the  charms  of  man's  abode 
Proclaim  the  wise,  the  gracious  God. 

3  Thy  tender  hand  restores  our  breath, 
When  trembling  on  the  verge  of  death ; 
Gently  it  wipes  away  our  tears, 

And  lengthens  life  to  future  years. 

4  These  lives  are  sacred  to  the  Lord ; 
Kindled  by  him,  by  him  restored ; 
And,  while  our  hours  renew  their  race, 
Still  would  we  walk  before  his  face. 

5  So  when,  by  him,  our  souls  are  led 
Through  unknown  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  joy  triumphant,  may  we  move 
To  seats  of  nobler  life  above  ! 

150.  C.  P.  M.  Exeter  Col 

Providential  Goodness  of  God. 

1   Great  Source  of  unexhausted  good, 

Who  giv'st  us  health,  and  friends,  and  food, 

And  peace,  and  calm  content, 
Like  fragrant  incense,  to  the  skies, 
Let  songs  of  grateful  praises  rise, 
For  all  thy  blessings  lent 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  151, 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day, 
Thy  providence  attends  our  way, 

To  guard  us  and  to  guide ; 
Thy  grace  directs  our  wandering  will, 
And  warns  us,  lest  seducing  ill 

Allure  our  souls  aside. 

3  Thy  smiles,  with  a  reviving  light, 
Cheer  the  long  darksome  hours  of  night. 

And  gild  the  thickest  gloom ; 
Thy  watchful  love,  around  our  bed, 
Doth  softly  like  a  curtain  spread, 

And  guard  the  peaceful  room. 

4  To  thee  our  lives,  our  all  we  owe, 
Our  peace  and  sweetest  joys  below, 

And  brightest  hopes  above  ; 
Then  let  our  lives,  and  all  that  's  ours, 
Our  souls,  and  all  our  active  powers, 

Be  sacred  to  thy  love. 

lOl.  D.  JML  Doddridge. 

GotTs  Care  a  Remedy  for  ours. 

1  How  gentle  God's  commands  ! 
How  kind  his  precepts  are  ! 

*  Come  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  constant  care.' 

2  While  providence  supports. 
Let  saints  securely  dwell ; 

That  hand  which  bears  all  nature  up, 
Shall  guide  his  children  well. 

3  Why  should  this  anxious  load 
Press  down  your  weary  mind  ? 

Haste  to  your  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
And  sweet  refreshment  find. 


152  PROVIDENCE    OP    GOD 

4     His  goodness  stands  approved 
Down  to  the  present  day ; 
I'  il  drop  my  burden  at  his  feet, 
And  bear  a  song  away 


J  .>L.  o.  IM.  Doddridge. 

God  wise  and  merciful  in  Chastisement. 

1  How  gracious  and  how  wise 
Is  our  chastising  God  ! 

And  O  !  how  rich  the  blessings  are, 
That  blossom  from  his  rod  ! 

2  He  lifts  it  up  on  high 
With  pity  in  his  heart, 

That  every  stroke  his  children  feel 
May  grace  and  peace  impart. 

3  Instructed  thus,  they  bow, 
And  own  his  sovereign  sway; 

They  turn  their  erring  footsteps  back 
To  his  forsaken  way. 

4  His  covenant  love  they  seek, 
And  seek  the  happy  bands, 

That  closer  still  engage  their  hearts 
To  honour  his  commands. 

5  Our  Father,  we  consent 
To  discipline  divine ; 

And  bless  the  pains  that  make  our  souls 
Still  more  completely  thine. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  153,   154. 

153.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Blessing  of  God  needful  in  all  Things.     Ps     127, 

1  If  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost 
And  pains  to  build  the  house  are  lost ; 
If  God  the  city  will  not  keep, 

The  watchful  guards  as  well  may  sleep. 

2  What  if  you  rise  before  the  sun, 
And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done, 
Careful  and  sparing  eat  your  bread, 
To  shun  that  poverty  you  dread  ; 

3  'T  is  all  in  vain,  till  God  hath  blest ; 
He  can  make  rich,  yet  give  us  rest ; 
Children  and  friends  are  blessings  tco, 
If  God  our  sovereign  make  them  so. 

4  Happy  the  man,  to  whom  he  sends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  friends  ! 
How  sweet  our  daily  comforts  prove, 
When  they  are  seasoned  with  his  love 

154.  C.   M.  Watts. 

God  all  in  all.     Vs.  127. 

1  If  God  to  build  the  house  deny, 

The  builders  work  in  vain ; 
And  towns,  without  Ms  wakeful  eye, 
An  useless  watch  maintain. 

2  Before  the  morning  beams  arise, 

Your  painful  work  renew, 
And,  till  the  stars  ascend  the  skies, 
Your  tiresome  toil  pursue  ; 


155.  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

3  Short  be  your  sleep,  and  coarse  your  fare  $ 

In  vain,  till  God  has  blest ; 
But  if  his  smiles  attend  your  care, 
You  shall  have  food  and  rest. 

4  Nor  children,  relatives,  nor  friends, 

Shall  real  blessings  prove, 
Nor  all  the  earthly  joys  he  sends. 
If  sent  without  his  love. 


lOD.  8  &  7s  JM.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

God  our  Al mighty  Help.     Ps.  127. 

1  Vainly  through  night's  weary  hours, 

Keep  we  watch  lest  foes  alarm ; 
Vain  our  bulwarks  and  our  towers, 
But  for  God's  protecting  arm. 

2  Vain  were  all  our  toil  and  labour, 

Did  not  God  that  labour  bless ; 
Vain  without  his  grace  and  favour 
Every  talent  we  possess. 

3  Vainer  still  the  hope  of  Heaven, 

That  on  human  strength  relies  •> 
But  to  him  shall  help  be  given 
Who  in  humble  faith  applies. 

4  Seek  we  then  the  Lord's  anointed, 

He  shall  grant  us  peace  and  rest ; 
Ne'er  was  suppliant  disappointed 

Who  through  Christ  his  prayer  addressed. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  156,   157 

156.  C.   M.  Sternhold. 

God  our  Shepherd.    Ps.  23. 

1  My  Shepherd  is  the  living  Lord, 

I  therefore  nothing  need ; 
In  pastures  fair,  near  pleasant  streams, 
He  setteth  me  to  feed. 

2  He  shall  convert  and  glad  my  soul, 

And  bring  my  mind  in  frame 
To  walk  in  paths  of  righteousness, 
For  Ills  most  holy  name. 

3  Yea,  though  I  walk  the  vale  of  death, 

Yet  will  I  fear  no  ill ; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  they  comfort  me, 
And  thou  art  with  me  still. 

4  And,  in  the  presence  of  my  foes, 

My  table  thou  shalt  spread ; 
Thou  wilt  fill  full  my  cup,  and  thou 
Anointed  hast  my  head. 

5  Through  all  my  life  thy  favour  is 

So  frankly  shown  to  me, 
That  in  thy  house  for  evermore 
My  dwelling-place  shall  be. 

157.  CM.  Tate  &  Brady. 

God  our  Shepherd.     Ps.  23. 

1  The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 
Vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide ; 
The  shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 
13 


158.  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

2  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 

And  gently  there  repose  ; 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
Refreshing  water  flows. 

3  He  does  my  wandering  soul  reclaim, 

And  to  his  endless  praise, 
Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
In  his  most  righteous  ways. 

4  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 

From  fear  and  danger  free  ; 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 
Defend  and  comfort  me. 

5  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love 

Through  all  my  life  extend, 
That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 
And  in  his  temple  spend. 

158.  L.  M.  6  1.  Addison. 

God  our  Shepherd.     Ps.  23. 

1  The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye . 
My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant ; 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads ; 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  159 

3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile : 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill ; 
For  thou,  O  Lord  !  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

159.  L.  M.  Watts. 

God  our  Shepherd.     Ps.  23. 

1  My  shepherd  is  the  living  Lord  : 
Now  shall  my  wants  be  well  supplied : 
His  providence  and  holy  word 
Become  my  safety  and  my  guide. 

2  In  pastures  where  salvation  grows, 

He  makes  me  feed,  he  makes  me  rest ; 
There  living  water  gently  flows, 
And  all  the  food  's  divinely  blest. 

3  My  wandering  feet  his  ways  mistake ; 
But  he  restores  my  soul  to  peace, 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake. 
In  the  fair  paths  of  righteousness. 

4  Though  I  walk  through  the  gloomy  vale 
Where  death  and  all  its  terrors  are, 
My  heart  and  hope  shall  never  fail, 
For  God  my  shepherd  's  with  me  there. 


160.  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

5  Amidst  the  darkness  and  the  deeps, 
Thou  art  my  comfort,  thou  my  stay ; 
Thy  staff  supports  my  feeble  steps, 
Thy  rod  directs  my  doubtful  way. 

6  Surely  the  mercies  of  the  Lord 
Attend  his  household  all  their  days ; 
There  will  I  dwell  to  hear  his  word, 
To  seek  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise. 

160.  C.  M.  Watts. 

God  our  Shepherd.     Ps.  23. 

1  My  shepherd  will  supply  my  need ; 

Jehovah  is  his  name  : 
In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed, 
Beside  the  living  stream. 

2  He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  back, 

When  I  forsake  his  ways ; 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 

3  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  of  death, 

Thy  presence  is  my  stay ; 
A  word  of  thy  supporting  breath 
Drives  all  my  fears  away. 

4  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days ; 
O  may  thine  house  be  mine  abode, 
And  all  my  work  be  praise. 

5  There  would  I  find  a  settled  rest, 

While  others  go  and  come, 

No  more  a  stranger  or  a  guest, 

But  like  a  child  at  home. 


PROVIDENCE    OP    GOD.  161. 

161.  S.  M.  Watts. 

God  our  Shepherd.     Ps.  23. 

1  The  Lord  my  shepherd  is, 
I  shall  be  well  supplied  : 

Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 
Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 

Where  living  waters  gentry  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  Iris  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 
I  cannot  yield  to  fear ; 

Though  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  shepherd  's  with  me  there. 

5  In  sight  of  all  my  foes 
Thou  dost  my  table  spread ; 

My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days  ; 
Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove. 
Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 


13 


162,  1G3.  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 


162.       7s  M.       mehrick. 

God  our  Shepherd.     Ps.  23. 

1  Lo,  my  shepherd's  hand  divine  ! 
Want  shall  never  more  be  mine  : 
In  a  pasture  fair  and  large 

He  shall  feed  his  happy  charge. 

2  When  I  faint  with  summer's  heat, 
He  shall  lead  my  weary  feet 

To  the  streams  that  still  and  slow 
Tlirough  the  verdant  meadows  flow. 

3  He  my  soul  anew  shall  frame, 
And,  his  mercy  to  proclaim, 
When  through  devious  paths  I  stray, 
Teach  my  steps  the  better  way. 

4  Thou  my  plenteous  board  hast  spread ; 
Thou  with  oil  refreshed  my  head  : 
Filled  by  thee  my  cup  o'erflows ; 

For  thy  love  no  limit  knows. 

5  Constant,  to  my  latest  end, 
Thou  my  footsteps  shalt  attend, 
And  shalt  bid  thy  hallowed  dome 
Yield  me  an  eternal  home. 

163.  llsM.  Montgomery. 

God  our  Shepherd.     Ps.  23. 

I  The  Lord  is  my  shepherd,  no  want  shall  I  know ; 
I  feed  in  green  pastures,  safe  folded  I  rest ; 
He  leadeth  my  soul  where  the  still  waters  flow ; 
Restores   me   when   wandering,   redeems    when 
oppressed. 


PROVIDENCE    OP    GOD.  164 

2  Through  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death  though 

I  stray, 
Since  thou  art  my  guardian,  no  evil  I  fear ; 
Thy  rod  shall  defend  me,  thy  staff  be  my  stay, 
No  harm  can  befall,  with  my  Comforter  near. 

3  In  the  midst  of  affliction  my  table  is  spread ; 
With  blessings  unmeasured  my  cup  runneth  o'er ; 
With  perfume  and  oil  thou  anointest  my  head ; 

0  what  shall  I  ask  of  thy  providence  more  ? 

4  Let  goodness  and  mercy,  my  bountiful  God, 
Still  follow  my  steps,  till  I  meet  thee  above ; 

1  seek,  by  the  path  which  my  forefathers  trod 
Through  the  land  of  their  sojourn,  thy  kingdom 

of  love. 


164.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

TJie  Divine  Presence  and  Help. 

1  And  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord, 

To  dissipate  our  fear  ? 
Dost  thou  proclaim  thyself  our  God, 
Our  God  for  ever  near  ? 

2  Doth  thy  right  hand,  which  formed  the  earth, 

And  bears  up  all  the  skies. 
Stretch  from  on  high  its  friendly  aid, 
When  dangers  round  us  rise  ? 

3  On  this  support  our  souls  shall  lean, 

And  banish  every  care  ; 
The  gloomy  vale  of  death  will  smile, 
If  God  be  with  us  there. 


185,   166  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

4  While  we  his  gracious  succour  prove, 
'Midst  all  our  various  ways, 
The  darkest  shades,  through  which  we  pass. 
Shall  echo  with  his  praise. 

165.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Darkness  of  Providence. 

1  Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs. 
The  obscure  abyss  of  providence  ! 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines, 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 

2  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress 
We  sail  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight ; 
Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness, 
Through  all  the  terrors  of  the  night. 

3  Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod 
Resolve  to  scourge  us  here  below ; 
Still  let  us  lean  upon  our  God ; 
Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through. 

166.  L.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Confidence  in  God's  Protection.     Ps.  18. 

1  No  change  of  times  shall  ever  shock 
My  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  a  rock, 
A  fortress,  and  defence  to  me. 

2  Thou  my  deliverer  art,  my  God ; 
My  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  power : 
Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, 
At  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tower. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

3  Thou  to  the  just  shalt  justice  show  ; 
The  pure  thy  purity  shall  see : 
Such  as  perversely  choose  to  go, 
Shall  meet  with  due  returns  from  thee. 

4  Then  who  deserves  to  be  adored, 

But  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend  ? 
Or  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 
Can  with  resistless  power  defend  ? 

167.  7S  M.  Mrs  Barbauld. 

Providence  adored  in  all  Changes. 

1  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days : 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy, 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ ; 

2  For  the  blessings  of  the  field, 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield ; 
For  the  vine's  exalted  juice, 
For  the  generous  olive's  use. 

3  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain, 
Clouds,  that  drop  their  fattening  dews, 
Suns,  that  temperate  warmth  diffuse ; 

4  All  that  spring  with  bounteous  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land ; 

All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich  o'erflowing  stores ; 

5  These  to  thee,  our  God  !  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow 
And  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 


167 


168  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

6  Yet  should  rising  whirlwinds  tear 
From  its  stem  the  ripening  ear ; 
Should  the  fig-tree's  blasted  shoot 
Drop  her  green  untimely  fruit; 

7  Should  thine  altered  hand  restrain 
The  early  and  the  latter  rain ; 
Blast  each  opening  bud  of  joy, 
And  the  rising  year  destroy ; 

8  Still  to  thee  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise ; 
And,  when  every  blessing  's  flown, 
Love  thee — for  thyself  alone. 

168.       7s  M.       rylattd 

Our  Times  in  the  Hand  of  God. 

I   Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

I  Thou  didst  form  me  by  thy  power ; 
Thou  wilt  guide  me,  hour  by  hour , 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Ordered  by  thy  wise  decree ; 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health ; 
Times  of  penuiy  and  wealth  ; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief ; 

1  Times  temptation's  power  to  prove  ; 
Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
All  is  fixed,  the  means  and  end, 
As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  169 

169.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

God  the  Eternal  Dwelling-place.     Ps.  90. 

1  Thou,  Lord,  through  every  changing  scene, 
Hast  to  thy  saints  a  refuge  been  ; 
Through  every  age,  eternal  God, 

Their  pleasing  home,  their  safe  abode. 

2  In  thee  our  fathers  sought  their  rest, 
In  thee  our  fathers  still  are  blest ; 

And  while  the  tomb  confines  their  dust, 
In  thee  their  souls  abide,  and  trust. 

3  Lo,  we  are  risen,  a  feeble  race, 
Awhile  to  fill  our  fathers'  place. 
Our  helpless  state  with  pity  view, 
And  let  us  share  their  refuge  too. 

4  Through  all  the  thorny  paths  we  trace 
In  this  uncertain  wilderness, 

When  friends  desert,  and  foes  invade, 
Revive  our  heart,  and  guard  our  head. 

5  So  when  this  pilgrimage  is  o'er, 
And  we  must  dwell  in  flesh  no  more, 
To  thee  our  separate  souls  shall  come, 
And  find  in  thee  a  surer  home. 

6  To  thee  our  infant  race  we  leave ; 
Them  may  their  fathers'  God  receive ; 
That  voices  yet  unformed  may  raise 
Succeeding  hymns  of  humble  praise. 


170     171.  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

170.  S.  M.  Christian  Psalmist. 

God  working  in  the  Soul. 

1  'T  is  God  the  spirit  leads 
In  paths  before  unknown  : 

The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours  ; 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

2  Assisted  by  his  grace, 
We  still  pursue  our  way ; 

And  hope  at  last  to  reach  the  prize 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  'T  is  he  that  works  to  will, 
'T  is  he  that  works  to  do ; 

'His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too. 

171.  C.  M.  Mrs  Steele. 

Kindness  and  Constancy  of  Providence 

1  Thy  kingdom,  Lord,  forever  stands, 

While  earthly  thrones  decay ; 
And  time  submits  to  thy  commands, 
While  ages  roll  away. 

2  Thy  sovereign  bounty  freely  gives 

Its  unexhausted  store, 
And  universal  nature  lives 
On  thy  sustaining  power. 

3  Holy  and  just  in  all  its  ways 

Is  providence  divine ; 
In  all  its  works,  immortal  rays 
Of  power  and  mercy  shine. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  172, 

The  praise  of  God,  delightful  theme  ! 

Shall  fill  my  heart  and  tongue  : 
Let  all  creation  bless  his  name 

In  one  eternal  song. 


172.  C.   M.  Mrs  Steele. 

Distinguished  Goodness  of  God  to  Man. 

1  Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  goodness,  Lord, 

In  all  thy  works  appear ; 
But  most  thy  praise  should  man  record, 
Man,  thy  distinguished  care. 

2  From  thee  the  breath  of  life  he  drew ; 

That  breath  thy  power  maintains ; 
Thy  tender  mercy,  ever  new, 
His  brittle  frame  sustains. 

3  Thy  providence,  his  constant  guard, 

When  threatening  ills  impend, 
Or  will  th'  impending  dangers  ward, 
Or  timely  succours  lend. 

4  Yet  nobler  favours  claim  his  praise, 

Of  reason's  light  possest ; 
By  revelation's  brighter  rays 
Still  more  divinely  blest. 

5  All  bounteous  Lord,  thy  grace  impart ; 

O  teach  me  to  improve 
Thy  gifts  with  ever  grateful  heart, 
And  crown  them  with  thy  love. 

H 


173  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

1 73.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Divine  Protection.     Ps.  121. 

1  Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

The  eternal  hills  beyond  the  skies ;  » 

Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives ; 
There  my  Almighty  Refuge  lives. 

2  He  lives ;  the  everlasting  God, 

That  built  the  world,  that  spread  the  flood ; 
The  heavens  with  all  their  hosts  he  made, 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

3  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way ; 
His  morning  smiles  bless  all  the  day ; 
He  spreads  the  evening  veil,  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps. 

4  Israel,  a  name  divinely  blest, 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest ; 
Thy  holy  guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber  nor  surprise. 

5  No  sun  shall  smite  thy  head  by  day, 
Nor  the  pale  moon  with  sickly  ray 
Shall  blast  thy  couch  ;  no  baleful  star 
Dart  his  malignant  fire  so  far. 

G  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  burn, 
Still  thou  shalt  go,  and  still  return, 
Safe  in  the  Lord !  his  heavenly  care 
Defends  thy  life  from  every  snare. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  174. 


174.  H.  M.  Watts. 

God,  our  Preserver.    Ps.  121. 

1  Upwaed  I  lift  mine  eyes ; 
From  God  is  all  my  aid ; 
The  God  that  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made  : 

God  is  the  tower 
To  which  I  fly ; 
His  grace  is  nigh 
In  every  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 
And  fall  in  fatal  snares, 

Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 

Those  wakeful  eyes, 

Which  never  sleep, 

Shall  Israel  keep, 

When  dangers  rise. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there. 

Thou  art  my  sun, 
And  thou  my  shade, 
To  guard  my  head 
By  night  or  noon. 

4  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word, 
To  save  my  soul  from  death? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 

To  keep  my  mortal  breath. 


175,   176.  PROTIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

I  '11  go  and  come, 
Nor  fear  to  die, 
Till  from  on  high 
Thou  call  me  home. 


175.  L.  M.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

God's  Retributions.     Ps.   11. 

1  When  all  bespeaks  a  Father's  love, 
Oh  wherefore,  fearful  as  the  dove, 
Should  we  in  times  of  peril  flee 
To  any  refuge,  Lord,  but  Thee  ? 

2  In  vain  the  wicked  bend  their  bow, 
And  seek  to  lay  the  righteous  low ; 
Thou  from  thine  everlasting  throne 
With  watchful  care  regard'st  thine  own. 

3  Thy  voice  shall  seal  the  sinner's  fate ; 
Just  vengeance  shall  his  crimes  await ; 
While  the  bright  beams  of  grace  divine 
Shall  on  thy  faithful  servants  shine. 

176.         C.  M.        Addisox. 
God's  merciful  and  constant  Protection. 

1  When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I  'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  177. 

3  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 

Willi  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

4  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 

With  health  renewed  my  face ; 
And  when  in  sin  and  sorrow  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

5  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

6  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 

Thy  goodness  I  '11  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds. 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

177.  O.  1VL.  Anonymous. 

God  the  Christian's  Refuge. 

1  When  storms  hang  o'er  the  Christian's  head, 

He  flies  unto  his  God ; 
And  under  his  refreshing  shade 
Finds  a  secure  abode. 

2  When  foes  without,  and  fears  within, 

Seek  to  disturb  his  peace, 
To  God  he  makes  his  sorrows  known, 
And  straight  his  sorrows  cease. 

3  When  winds  of  strong  temptation  blow, 

And  floods  of  trouble  roll, 
God  is  the  help,  and  refuge  too, 
Of  his  distressed  soul. 
14* 


178,  179.  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.. 

4  But  when  tremendous  terrors  seize, 
Where  will  the  sinner  fly  ? 
He  feels  a  thousand  agonies, 
And  no  deliverer  nigh  ! 


178.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

God  the  Trust  of  the  Righteous.     Ps.  125. 

1  Who  make  the  Lord  of  hosts  their  tower, 

Shall  like  Mount  Zion  be, 
Immoveable  by  mortal  power, 
Built  on  eternity. 

2  As  round  about  Jerusalem 

The  guardian  mountains  stand, 
So  shall  the  Lord  encompass  them 
Who  hold  by  his  right  hand. 

3  The  rod  of  wickedness  shall  ne'er 

Against  the  just  prevail, 
Lest  innocence  should  find  a  snare, 
And  tempted  virtue  fail. 

4  Do  good,  O  Lord,  do  good  to  those, 

Who  cleave  to  thee  in  heart, 
Who  on  thy  truth  alone  repose, 
Nor  from  thy  law  depart. 

179.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

God  shining  into  the  Heart. 

1   Praise  to  the  Lord  of  boundless  might, 
With  uncreated  glories  bright! 
His  presence  gilds  the  worlds  above, 
The  unchanging  source  of  light  and  love. 


PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD.  180 

2  Our  rising  earth  his  eye  beheld, 
When  in  substantial  darkness  veiled  , 
Let  there  be  light,  Jehovah  said ; 
And  light  o'er  all  its  face  was  spread. 

3  He  sees  the  mind,  when  lost  it  lies 
In  shades  of  ignorance  and  vice, 
And  darts  from  heaven  a  vivid  ray, 
And  changes  midnight  into  day. 

4  Shine,  mighty  God,  with  vigour  shine 
On  this  benighted  heart  of  mine  ; 
And  let  thy  glories  stand  revealed, 
As  in  the  Saviour's  face  beheld. 

5  My  soul,  revived  by  heaven-born  day, 
Thy  radiant  image  shall  display, 
While  all  my  faculties  unite 

To  praise  the  Lord,  who  gives  me  light. 

180.  L.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

God  the  sure  Resort  of  the  Righteous.     Vs.  36. 

1  O  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 
The  highest  orb  of  heaven  transcends ; 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope 
Beyond  the  sparkling  skies  extends. 

2  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains ; 
Unfathomed  depths  thy  judgments  are  ; 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains ; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

3  Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake, 
With  what  assurance  should  the  just 
Thy  sheltering  wings  their  refuge  make, 
And  saints  to  thy  protection  trust. 


181.  PROVIDENCE    OF    GOD. 

4  Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 
To  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast ; 
And  drink,  as  from  a  fountain's  head, 
Of  joys  that  shall  forever  last. 


181.  L.  M.  Anonymous. 

Paternal  Providence  of  God. 

1  Through  all  the  various  shifting  scene 
Of  life's  mistaken  ill  or  good, 

Thy  hand,  O  God  !  conducts  unseen, 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 

2  Thou  givest  with  paternal  care, 
Howe'er  unjustly  we  complain, 
To  all  their  necessaiy  ^hare 

Of  joy  and  sorrow,  health  and  pain. 

3  All  things  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
On  thine  eternal  will  depend  ; 

And  all  for  greater  good  were  given, 
Would  man  pursue  the  appointed  end. 

4  Be  this  my  care ! — to  all  beside 
Indifferent  let  my  wishes  be ; 
Passion  be  calm,  and  dumb  be  pride, 
And  fixed  my  soul,  great  God !  on  thee, 


THE  SCRIPTURES. 


182.  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Books  of  Nature  and  Scripture.     Ps.  19. 

1  Behold  !  the  lofty  sky 
Declares  its  Maker,  God ; 

And  all  his  starry  works  on  high 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same , 
While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

3  In  eveiy  different  land 
Their  general  voice  is  known ; 

They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  Christian  lands,  rejoice  ! 
Here  he  reveals  his  word ; 

We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  statutes  and  commands 
Are  set  before  our  eyes ; 

He  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands, 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 

6  While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 
Thy  glory  to  proclaim, 

Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King, 
Tn  my  Redeemer's  name. 


183. 


THE    SCRIPTURES. 


183.  L.    M.  W*TT9. 

The  Books  of  Nature  and  Scripture.     Ps.  19 

1  The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  ! 
In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines  ; 
But,  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 
And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess ; 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 
Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand , 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run ; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 
Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light : 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise ; 
Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 
In  souls  renewed,  and  sins  forgiven : 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  184,     185 


184.  C.    M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

God's  perfect  Law.     Ps.  19. 

1  God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul, 

Reclaims  from  false  desires  ; 
With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
The  ignorant  inspires. 

2  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 

And  bring  sincere  delight ; 
His  pure  commands  in  search  of  truth 
Assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

3  His  perfect  worship  here  is  fixed, 

On  sure  foundations  laid  ; 
His  equal  laws  are  in  the  scales 
Of  truth  and  justice  weighed. 

4  But  what  frail  man  observes  how  oft 

He  does  from  virtue  fall  ? 
O  !  cleanse  me  from  my  secret  faults, 
Thou  God,  that  knowest  them  all. 

5  Let  no  presumptuous  sin.  O  Lord, 

Dominion  have  o'er  me  ; 
That  by  thy  grace  preserved,  I  may 
The  great  transgression  flee. 

loO.  C  JV1.  Montgomery. 

Perfection  of  the  Law  and  Testimony.     Ps.  19. 

1  Thy  law  is  perfect,  Lord  of  light, 
Thy  testimonies  sure  ; 
The  statutes  of  thy  realm  are  right, 
And  thy  commandment  pure. 


186#  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

2  Let  these,  O  God,  my  soul  convert, 

And  make  thy  servant  wise  : 

Let  these  be  gladness  to  my  heart, 

The  dayspring  to  mine  eyes. 

3  By  these  may  I  be  warned  betimes ; 

Who  knows  the  guile  within  ? 
Lord,  save  me  from  presumptuous  crnnes, 
Cleanse  me  from  secret  sin. 

4  So  may  the  words  my  lips  express, 

The  thoughts  that  throng  my  mind, 
O  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
With  thee  acceptance  find. 

186.  L.  M.   61.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms 

Praise  to  God  for  his  Word.     Ps.  56. 

1  Join  all  ye  servants  of  the  Lord 

To  praise  him  for  his  sacred  word, — 

That  word  like  manna,  sent  from  heaven, 

To  all  who  seek  it  freely  given : 

Its  promises  our  fears  remove, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  love. 

2  It  tells  us,  though  oppressed  with  cares, 
The  God  of  mercy  hears  our  prayers ; 
Though  steep  and  rough  the  appointed  way, 
His  mighty  arm  shall  be  our  stay ; 
Though  deadly  foes  assail  our  peace, 

His  power  shall  bid  their  malice  cease. 

3  It  tells  who  first  inspired  our  breath, 

And  who  redeemed  our  souls  from  death ; 
It  tells  of  grace,  grace  freely  given, 
And  shows  the  path  to  God  and  heaven : 
O  bless  we  then  our  gracious  Lord, 
For  all  the  treasures  of  his  word  ! 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  187,  188 


187.  C  M.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

Study  of  God's  Word.     Ps.  112. 

1  Happy  the  children  of  the  Lord, 

Who,  walking  in  his  sight, 
Make  all  the  precepts  of  his  word 
Their  study  and  delight. 

2  That  precious  wealth  shall  be  their  dower 

Which  cannot  know  decay, 
Which  moth  or  rust  shall  ne'er  devour, 
Nor  spoiler  take  away. 

3  For  them  that  heavenly  light  shall  spread, 

Whose  cheering  ravs  illume 
The  darkest  horns  of  life,  and  shed 
A  halo  round  the  tomb. 

4  Then  works  of  piety  and  love, 

Performed  through  Christ  their  Lord, 
For  ever  registered  above, 
Shall  meet  a  sure  reward. 


188.  CM.  Watts. 

Instruction  from  Scriptures.     Ps.  119. 

1  How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

'I  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 
It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 
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189.  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

3  'T  is  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  The  starry  heavens  thy  rule  obey, 

The  earth  maintains  her  place , 
And  these  thy  servants,  night  and  day, 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

5  But  still  thy  law  and  gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine ; 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  thy  word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine. 

6  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth ; 

How  pure  is  every  page ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

189.  C.  M.  Watt,. 

Excellence  of  the  Scriptures.     Ps.  119. 

1  Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join 

To  form  one  perfect  book, 
Great  God,  if  once  compared  with  thine. 
How  mean  their  writings  look ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave ; 

But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  I  Ve  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below ; 
How  short  the  powers  of  na  lure  fall, 
And  can  no  farther  go  ! 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  190,  191. 

Our  faith  and  love,  and  every  grace, 

Fall  far  below  thy  word ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 

Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 

190.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Word  of  God  our  Portion.    Ps.  119. 

Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 

My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 

My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

I  '11  read  the  histories  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  through  the  promises  1  rove 

With  ever  fresh  delight. 

'T  is  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise ; 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 

And  hidden  glory  lies. 

The  best  relief  diat  mourners  have ; 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest : 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 

And  our  eternal  rest. 


191.  CM.  Tate  &  Bh  ady. 

Divine  Instruction  implored.    Ps.  119. 

1  Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes,  Lord ! 
Thy  righteous  paths  display ; 
And  I  from  them,  through  all  my  life, 
Will  never  go  astray. 


192.  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

2  If  thou  true  wisdom  from  above 

Wilt  graciously  impart, 
To  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I  will 
Devote  my  zealous  heart. 

3  Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 

To  which  thy  precepts  lead ; 

Because  my  chief  delight  has  been 

Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

4  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  eyes. 

Which  this  false  world  displays; 
But  give  me  lively  power  and  strength 
To  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 

192.  L.  M.  Merrick. 

Desire  of  Instruction.    Ps.  119. 

1  Teach  me,  O  teach  me,  Lord !  thy  way ; 
So  to  my  life's  remotest  day, 

By  thy  unerring  precepts  led, 

My  willing  feet  its  paths  shall  tread. 

2  Informed  by  thee,  with  sacred  awe 
My  heart,  shall  meditate  thy  law ; 
And,  with  celestial  wisdom  filled, 
To  thee  its  full  obedience  yield. 

3  Give  me  to  know  thy  words  aright, 
Thy  words,  my  soul's  supreme  delight ; 
That,  purged  from  thirst  of  gold,  my  mind 
In  them  its  better  wealth  may  find. 

4  O  turn  from  vanity  mine  eye ; 

To  me  thy  quickening  strength  supply ; 
And  with  thy  promised  mercy  cheer 
A  heart  devoted  to  thy  fear. 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  193,  194 

193.  C.  M.  Mrs  Steele. 

Excellence  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  Father  of  mercies  !  in  thy  word 

What  endless  glory  shines ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here,  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches,  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here,  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around, 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

5  Divine  instructer,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  \iew  my  Saviour  there. 

194.       L.  M.      beddomr    - 

Excellence  of  the  Gospel. 

1   God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 
Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known  ; 
'T  is  here  his  richest  mercy  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 
15* 


195.  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

2  Wisdom  its  dictates  here  imparts, 

To  form  our  minds,  to  cheer  our  hearts ; 
Its  influence  makes  the  sinner  live ; 
It  bids  the  drooping  saint  revive. 

3  Our  raging  passions  it  controls, 
And  comfort  yields  to  contrite  souls ; 
It  brings  a  better  world  in  view, 

And  guides  us  all  our  journey  through. 

4  May  this  blest  volume  ever  lie 
Close  to  my  heart,  and  ne'er  my  eye, 
Till  life's  last  hour  my  soul  engage, 
And  be  my  chosen  heritage. 

195.  S.  M.  Scott. 

Searching  the  Scriptures. 

1  Imposture  shrinks  from  light, 
And  dreads  the  curious  eye  : 

But  sacred  truths  the  test  invite, 
They  bid  us  search  and  try. 

2  O  may  we  still  maintain 
A  meek,  inquiring  mind ; 

Assured  we  shall  not  search  in  vain, 
But  hidden  treasures  find. 

3  With  understanding  blest, 
Created  to  be  free, 

Our  faith  on  man  we  dare  not  rest, 
Subject  to  none  but  thee. 

4  Lord,  give  the  light  we  need  ; 
With  soundest  knowledge  fill ; 

From  noxious  error  guard  our  creed, 
From  prejudice  our  will. 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  196, 


>     The  truth  thou  shalt  impart, 
May  we  with  firmness  own  ; 

Abhorring  each  evasive  art, 
And  fearing  thee  alone. 


196.       C.  M.      cowper. 

Light  and  Glory  of  the  Word. 

1  The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 

And  brings  the  truth  to  sight ; 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic  like  the  sun ! 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age ; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

3  The  hand  that  gave  it,  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat ; 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

5  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love ; 

Till  glory  break  upon  my  view 

In  brighter  worlds  above. 


197,  198.  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

197.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Prophecy  and  Inspiration. 

1  'T  was  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 
The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word ; 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 

And  warmed  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought. 
Confirmed  the  messages  they  brought ; 

The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God  !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book  ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 

And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanished  in  the  wind ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure ; 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

198.         L.  M.        Beddome. 

The  Scriptures  our  Light  and  Guide. 

1  When  Israel  through  the  desert  passed, 
A  fiery  pillar  went  before, 

To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy  glorious  word,  O  God ; 
'T  is  for  our  light  and  guidance  given ; 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  199,  200 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 
And  quickens  its  inactive  powers; 
It  sets  our  wandering  footsteps  right, 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours. 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts ; 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true  : 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts ; 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favoured  lands,  who  have  this  word ! 
Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  power ! 
Umte  your  tongues  to  praise  die  Lord^ 
And  his  distinguished  grace  adore 


199.  CM.  C.Wesley. 

Heavenly  Bread. 

1  What  is  the  chaff,  the  word  of  man. 

When  set  against  the  wheat? 
Can  it  a  dying  soul  sustain, 
Like  that  immortal  meat  ? 

2  Thy  word,  O  God,  with  heavenly  bread 

The  children  doth  supply; 
And  those  who  by  thy  word  are  fed, 
Their  souls  shall  never  die. 

200.  L.  M.  Doddridge 

Divine  Teachings  and  their  happy  Consequences 

I  Bright  Source  of  intellectual  rays, 
Father  of  spirits  and  of  grace, 
O  dart,  with  energy  unknown, 
Celestial  beamings  from  thy  throne. 


201.  THE    SCRIPTURES. 

2  Thy  sacred  book  we  would  survey, 
Enlightened  with  that  heavenly  day ; 
And  ask  thy  Spirit  with  the  word, 
To  teach  our  souls  to  know  the  Lord. 

3  So  shall  our  children  learn  the  road 
That  leads  them  to  their  fathers'  God ; 
And,  formed  by  lessons  so  divine, 
Shall  infant  minds  with  knowledge  shine 

4  So  shall  the  haughtiest  soul  submit, 
With  children  placed  at  Jesus'  feet ; 
The  rising  swell  of  pride  shall  cease, 
And  thy  sweet  voice  be  heard  in  peace. 

201.  L.  M.  Beddome. 

Teachings  of  the  Spirit. 

1  Come,  blessed  Spirit,  source  of  light, 
Whose  power  and  grace  are  unconfined, 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night, 
The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  To  mine  illumined  eyes  display 
The  glorious  truth  thy  word  reveals ; 
Cause  me  to  run  the  heavenly  way ; 
The  book  unfold,  unloose  the  seals. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know, 
The  mysteries  of  redeeming  love, 

The  emptiness  of  things  below, 
The  excellence  of  tilings  above. 

4  While  through  this  dubious  maze  I  stray, 
Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad, 
To  show  the  dangers  of  the  way, 

And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  20*2,  203. 

202.  v«   M«  Christian  Psalmist. 

T/ze  Seed  of  the  Word. 

1  Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace, 

Send  down  thy  heavenly  rain  : 
In  vain  we  plant  without  thine  aid, 
And  water  too  in  vain. 

2  May  no  vain  thoughts,  those  birds  of  prey, 

Defraud  us  of  our  gain  ; 
Nor  anxious  cares,  those  baleful  thorns, 
•  Choke  up  the  precious  grain. 

3  Ne'er  may  our  hearts  be  like  the  rock, 

Where  but  the  blade  can  spring, 
Which,  scorched  with  heat,  becomes  by  noon 
A  dead,  a  useless  thing. 

4  Let  not  the  joys  thy  gospel  gives 

A  transient  rapture  prove ; 
Nor  may  the  world  by  smiles  and  frowns 
Our  faith  and  hope  remove. 

5  But  may  our  hearts,  like  fertile  soil, 

Receive  the  heavenly  word  ; 
So  shall  our  fair  and  ripened  fruits 
Their  hundred  fold  afford. 

203.       CM.       bp.hebek. 

The  Seed  of  the  Word. 

O  God,  by  whom  the  seed  is  given, 

By  whom  the  harvest  blest ; 
Whose  word,  like  manna  showered  from  heaven, 

Is  planted  in  our  breast ; 


204.  THE  .SCRII'TLKES. 

2  Preserve  it  from  the  passing  feet, 

And  plunderers  of  the  air ; 
The  sultry  sun's  intenser  heat, 
And  weeds  of  worldly  care  ! 

3  Though  buried  deep,  or  thinly  strewn, 

Do  thou  thy  grace  supply  : 
The  hope  in  earthly  furrows  sown 
Shall  ripen  in  the  sky. 


204.  C.  M.  Exeter  Col. 

Supplication  for  a  Blessing  on  the  Word. 

1  Thy  gracious  aid,  great  God,  impart, 

To  give  thy  word  success ; 
Write  all  its  precepts  on  the  heart, 
And  deep  its  truths  impress. 

2  O  speed  our  progress  in  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high, 
Where  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 


CHRIST  AND  CHRISTIANITY. 


205.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Message  of  John  the  Baptist. 

1  John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 

To  go  before  his  face ; 
The  herald  which  the  Prince  of  Peace 
Sent  to  prepare  his  ways. 

2  He  makes  the  great  salvation  known, 

He  speaks  of  pardoned  sins ; 
While  grace  divine,  and  heavenly  love, 
In  its  own  glory  shines. 

3  '  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,'  he  cries, 

*  That  takes  our  guilt  away  : 
I  saw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head 
On  his  baptizing  day. 

4  '  Be  every  vale  exulted  high, 

Sink  every  mountain  low ; 
The  proud  must  stoop,  and  humble  souls 
Shall  his  salvation  know. 

5  ■  The  heathen  realms  with  Israel's  land 

Shall  join  in  sweet  accord ; 
And  all  that  's  born  of  man  shall  see 
The  glory  of  the  Lord. 

6  ■  Behold  the  Morning  Star  arise, 

Ye  that  in  darkness  sit ; 
He  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  peace, 
And  guides  our  doubtful  feet.' 
1G 


206,  207.  CHRIST     IND    CHRISTIANITY. 

206.  HsM.  DRUMMOKD. 

Prepare  ye  the  Way  of  the  Lord. 

1  A  voice  from  the  desert  comes  awful  and  shrill ; 
The  Lord  is  advancing !  prepare  ye  the  way ! 
The  word  of  Jehovah  he  comes  to  fulfil, 

And  o'er  the  dark  world  pour  the  splendour  of  day. 

2  Bring  down  the  proud  mountain,  though  towering 

to  heaven, 
And  be  the  low  valley  exalted  on  high  : 
The  rough  path  and  crooked  be  made  smooth 

and  even, 
For,  Zion !  your  King,  your  Redeemer  is  nigh. 

3  The  beams  of  salvation  his  progress  illume  ; 
The  lone  dreary  wilderness  sings  of  her  Lord  ; 
The  rose  and  the  myrtle  there  suddenly  bloom, 
And  the  olive  of  peace  spreads  its  branches  abroad. 

207.  v/«  1VL.  Christian  Psalmist. 

Christ's  Coming  foretold. 

1  Behold  my  servant;  see  him  rise 

Exalted  in  my  might ! 
Him  have  I  chosen,  and  in  him 
I  place  supreme  delight. 

2  On  him,  in  rich  effusion  poured, 

My  Spirit  shall  descend  ; 
My  truths  and  judgment  he  shall  show 
To  earth's  remotest  end. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  208. 

3  Gentle  and  still  shall  be  his  voice ; 

No  threats  from  him  proceed ; 
The  smoking  flax  shall  he  not  quench, 
Nor  break  the  bruised  reed. 

4  The  feeble  spark  to  flames  he  '11  raise ; 

The  weak  will  not  despise ; 
Judgment  he  shall  bring  forth  to  truth, 
And  make  the  fallen  rise. 

5  The  progress  of  his  zeal  and  power 

Shall  never  know  decline, 
Till  foreign  lands  and  distant  isles 
Receive  the  law  divine. 


208.  i-/.  JM.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

The  Day-Spring  from  on  High.     Ps.  130. 

.  Great  God,  wert  thou  extreme  to  mark 

The  deeds  we  do  amiss, 
Before  thy  presence  who  could  stand, 

Who  claim  thy  promised  bliss  ? 
But  oh !  all  merciful  and  just, 

Thy  love  surpasseth  thought ; 
A  gracious  Saviour  has  appeared, 

And  peace  and  pardon  brought. 

\  Thy  servants  in  the  temple  watched 

The  dawning  of  the  day, 
Impatient  with  its  earliest  beams 

Their  holy  vows  to  pay ; 
And  chosen  saints  far  off  beheld 

That  great  and  glorious  morn, 
When  the  glad  day-spring  from  on  high 

Auspiciously  should  dawn. 


209.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

3  On  us  the  Sun  of  Righteousness 

Its  brightest  beams  hath  poured ; 
With  grateful  hearts  and  holy  zeal, 

Lord,  be  thy  love  adored ; 
And  let  us  look  with  joyful  hope 

To  that  more  glorious  day, 
Before  whose  brightness,  sin  and  death, 

And  grief,  shall  flee  away. 


209.  C.   M.  DODDRIDGE. 

Chrisfs  Message. 

1  Hark  the  glad  sound  !  the  Saviour  comes ! 

The  Saviour  promised  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  its  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray ; 
And  on  the  eye-balls  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

4  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure ; 
And  with  the  treasure  of  his  grace 
Enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.         210,  211. 

210.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Messiah's  Coming  and  Kingdom.     Ps.   98. 

1  Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come ! 

Let  earth  receive  her  King : 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth  !  the  Saviour  reigns ! 

.  Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  conies  to  make  Ins  blessings  flow 
As  far  as  sin  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  ms  love. 


211.  S.  M.  Needham. 

Christ  the  Light  of  the  World. 

1  Behold  the  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
The  chosen  of  the  Lord, 

God's  well-beloved  Son,  fulfils 
The  sure  prophetic  word. 

2  No  royal  pomp  adorns 
This  King  of  Righteousness  : 

Meekness  and  patience,  truth  and  FfcCB 
Compose  his  princely  dress. 
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212.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

3  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 
In  rich  abundance  shed, 

On  this  great  prophet  gently  lights, 
And  rests  upon  his  head. 

4  Jesus,  the  light  of  men  ! 
His  doctrine  life  imparts  ; 

O  may  we  feel  its  quickening  power 
To  warm  and  glad  our  hearts ! 

5  Cheered  by  its  beams,  our  souls 
Shall  run  the  heavenly  way : 

The  path  which  Christ  has  marked  and  tiod, 
Will  lead  to  endless  day. 

212.         L.  M.        Bp.  Heber. 

The  last  Advent  of  Christ. 

1  The  Lord  will  come !  the  earth  shall  quake, 
The  hills  their  fixed  seat  forsake ; 

And,  withering,  from  the  vault  of  night 
The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  will  come  !  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowly  form  he  came, 

A  silent  lamb  to  slaughter  led, 

The  bruised,  the  suffering,  and  the  dead. 

3  The  Lord  will  come  !  a  dreadful  form, 
With  wreath  of  flame,  and  robe  of  storm, 
On  cherub  wings,  and  wings  of  wind, 
Anointed  Judge  of  human  kind  ! 

4  Can  this  be  he  who  wont  to  stray 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway  ; 

By  power  oppressed,  and  mocked  by  pride  ? 
Oh  God  !  is  this  the  crucified ? 


CHRIST   AND    CHRISTIANITY.  213L 

Go,  tyrants !  to  the  rocks  complain  ! 
Go  seek  the  mountain 's  cleft  in  vain 
But  faith,  victorious  o'er  the  tomb. 
Shall  sing  for  joy — the  Lord  is  come  ! 


213.        8  &  7s  M.        Cawood 
Song  of  the  Angels  at  Bethlehem. 

1  Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 

Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo  !  the  angelic  host  rejoices ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy  : 
'  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  '  Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found : 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven  : — 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  '  Christ  is  born,  the  great  anointed  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing ! 
O  receive  whom  God  appointed, 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest  and  King.1 

5  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  his  glory, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 


214,  215.         CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY 

—  14.  w.  1\1.  Christian  Psalmist. 

A  Light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles 

1  The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined, 

Have  seen  a  glorious  light ; 
The  people  dwell  in  day,  who  dwelt 
In  death's  surrounding  night. 

2  To  hail  thy  rise,  thou  better  Sun, 

The  gathering  nations  come, 

Joyous,  as  when  the  reapers  bear 

The  harvest  treasures  home. 

3  To  us  a  child  of  hope  is  born, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given ; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obey, 
Him,  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

4  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Whose  rule  shall  stretch  abroad, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

5  His  power,  increasing,  still  shall  spread ; 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know ; 
Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

215.  C.  M.  Patrick. 

Nativity  of  Christ. 

1  While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 


CHRIST   AND    CHRISTIANITY  216 

2  ■  Fear  not,'  said  he — for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind — 
1  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  *  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord  5 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign : 

4  '  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid.' 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
Address  their  joyful  song  ; 

6  '  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ! 
Good  will  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin  and  never  cease  !' 

216.  #S  JM.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

Birth  of  Christ. 

1  Hail,  all  hail  the  joyful  morn  ! 
Tell  it  forth  from  earth  to  heaven, 
That  to  us  a  child  is  born, 

That  to  us  a  Son  is  given. 

2  Angels  bending  from  the  sky 
Chanted  at  the  wondrous  birth  ; 
1  Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

Peace — good  will  to  man  on  earth.' 


217,  218.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

3  Join  we  then  our  feeble  lays, 
To  the  chorus  of  the  sky  ; 
And,  in  songs  of  grateful  praise, 
Glory  give  to  God  on  high. 


217.  C.  M.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

The  guiding  Star. 

1  Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led, 

With  mild  benignant  ray, 

The  Gentiles  to  the  lowly  shed 

Where  the  Redeemer  lay. 

2  But  lo  !   a  brighter,  clearer  light, 

Now  points  to  his  abode, 
It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  night, 
To  guide  us  to  our  Lord. 

3  O  haste  to  follow  where  it  leads ; 

The  gracious  call  obey ; 
Be  rugged  wilds,  or  flowery  meads, 
The  Christian's  destined  way. 

4  O  gladly  tread  the  narrow  path, 

While  liftht  and  grace  are  given ; 
Who  meekly  follow  Christ  on  earth, 
Shall  reign  with  him  in  heaven. 

218.  7s  M.  Anonymous. 

Star  of  Bethlehem. 

1   Sons  of  men,  behold  from  far, 
Hail  the  long-expected  star  ! 
Star  of  truth  that  gilds  the  night, 
And  guides  bewildered  men  aright. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  219. 

2  Mild  it  shines  on  all  beneath, 
Piercing  through  the  shades  of  death ; 
Scattering  error's  wide-spread  night ; 
Kindling  darkness  into  light. 

3  Nations  all,  remote  and  near, 
Haste  to  see  your  Lord  appear ; 
Haste,  for  him  your  hearts  prepare, 
Meet  him  manifested  there  ! 

4  There  behold  the  day-spring  rise, 
Pouring  light  on  mortal  eyes; 
See  it  chase  the  shades  away, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day  ! 

219.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Gospel  Peace  proclaimed. 

Hark  !  for  the  great  Creator  speaks ; 
In  silence  let  the  earth  attend ; 
And  when  his  words  of  grace  are  heard, 
In  grateful  adoration  bend. 

"T  is  I  create  the  fruit  of  praise, 
And  give  the  broken  he  ait  to  sing  ; 
Peace,  heavenly  peace,  my  lips  proclaim, 
Pleased  with  the  happy  news  they  bring.' 

Receive  the  tidings  with  delight, 
Ye  Gentile  nations  from  afar ; 
And  you,  the  children  of  his  love, 
Whom  grace  hath  brought  already  near. 

To  these,  to  those,  his  sovereign  hand 
Its  healing  energy  imparts ; 
Peace,  peace,  be  echoed  from  your  tongues, 
And  echoed  from  consenting  hearts. 


220.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY-. 

5  Enjoy  the  health  which  God  hath  wrought 
Nor  let  the  daily  tribute  cease, 
Till  changed  for  more  exalted  songs 
In  regions  of  eternal  peace. 

220.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Blessedness  of  Gospel  Times. 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 

Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are  ! 

1  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  king, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.' 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 

Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ; 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight ! 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earrii  abroad : 

Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  221,  222. 

221.  C.  M.  Watts. 
Christ's  Mediatorial  Kingdom.    Ps.  89. 

1  Hear  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said, 

And  made  his  mercy  known  : 
'  Sinners,  behold  your  help  is  laid 
On  my  beloved  Son. 

2  '  Behold  the  man  my  wisdom  chose 

Among  your  mortal  race  ; 
His  head  my  holy  oil  o'erflows, 
The  Spirit  of  my  grace. 

3  ■  High  shall  he  reign  on  David's  throne, 

My  people's  better  King ; 
My  arm  shall  beat  his  rivals  down, 
And  still  new  subjects  bring. 

4  '  My  truth  shall  guard  him  in  his  way, 

With  mercy  by  his  side, 
While  in  my  name,  through  earth  and  sea, 
He  shall  in  triumph  ride. 

5  '  Me  for  his  Father  and  his  God 

He  shall  forever  own, 
Call  me  his  rock,  his  high  abode, 
And  I  '11  support  my  Son.' 

222.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Christ's  Kingdom  among  the  Gentiles.     Ps.  72. 

1  Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journies  run : 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 


223.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  long  amen. 

223.  L.   M.   6  1.  Watt, 

The  God  of  the  Gentiles.     Ps.  96. 

1  Let  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise, 
To  sing  the  choicest  psalm  of  praise, 
To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name ; 
His  glory  let  the  heathens  know, 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show, 
And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim. 

2  The  heathens  know  thy  glory,  Lord ; 
The  wondering  nations  read  thy  word ; 
Among  us  is, Jehovah  known  : 

Our  worship  shall  no  more  be  paid 

To  gods  which  mortal  hands  have  made 

Our  Maker  is  our  God  alone. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  224. 

3  He  framed  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky, 
He  made  the  shining  worlds  on  high, 
And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there  : 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  light ; 
His  beauties,  how  divinely  bright ! 
His  temples,  how  divinely  fair  ! 

4  Come,  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power, 
And  barbarous  nations  fear  his  name ; 
Then  shall  the  race  of  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  holiness, 

And  in  his  courts  his  grace  proclaim. 

224.  v/»  M.  Scotch  Paraphrases. 

The  Latter  Bay's  Glory. 

1  O'er  mountain  tops,  the  mount  of  God 

In  latter  days  shall  rise 
Above  the  summits -of  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wandering  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 

All  tribes  and  tongues  shall  flow ; 
Up  to  the  mount  of  God,  they  say, 
And  to  his  house  we  '11  go. 

3  The  beams  that  shine  from  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  every  land ; 
The  king  who  reigns  in  Salem's  towers, 
Shall  the  whole  world  command. 

4  Among  the  nations  he  shall  judge, 

His  judgments  truth  shall  guide  ; 
His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  crush  the  sinner's  pride. 


225  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

5  No  war  shall  rage,  nor  hostile  strife 

Disturb  those  happy  years ; 
To  ploughshares  men  shall  beat  their  swords, 
To  pruninghooks  their  spears. 

6  No  longer  hosts,  encountering  hosts, 

Shall  crowds  of  slain  deplore  ; 
They  '11  hang  the  trumpet  in  the  hall, 
And  study  war  no  more. 


225.  10S  M.  Pope,  altered. 

Gentiles  coming  into  the  Church. 

1  Rise,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise  ! 
Exalt  thy  towering  head,  and  lift  thine  eyes ! 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day ! 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  courts  adorn, 
See  future  sons  and  daughters  yet  unborn, 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies ! 

3  See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  thy  light,  and  in  thy  temple  bend ! 

See  thy  bright  altars  thronged  with  prostrate  kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyous  tribute  brings. 

4  The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt  away ; 
But  fixed  his  word,  his  saving  power  remains; 
Thy  realm  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  226,  227. 

226.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Christ  the  Sun  of  Righteousness. 

1  To  thee,  O  God  !  we  homage  pay, 
Source  of  the  light  that  rules  the  da}- ! 
Who,  while  he  gilds  all  nature's  frame 
Reflects  thy  rays  and  speaks  thy  name. 

2  In  louder  strains  we  sing  that  grace 
Which  gives  the  Sun  of  Righteousness, 
Whose  nobler  light  salvation  brings, 
And  scatters  healing  from  his  wings. 

3  Still  on  our  hearts  may  Jesus  shine, 
With  beams  of  light  and  love  divine ; 
Quickened  by  him  our  souls  shall  live, 
And  cheered  by  him  shall  grow  and  thrive. 

4  O  may  his  glories  stand  confessed, 
From  north  to  south,  from  east  to  west ; 
Successful  may  his  gospel  run, 

Wide  as  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

5  When  shall  that  radiant  scene  arise, 
When,  fixed  on  high,  in  purer  skies, 
Christ  all  his  lustre  shall  display 

On  all  his  saints  through  endless  dav  ! 


22/.  -L<«  M..  Christian  Psalmist. 

Behold  the  Man  ! 

1  Behold  the  man  !  how  glorious  he  ! 

Before  his  foes  he  stands  unawed, 

And,  without  wrong  or  blasphemy, 

He  claims  to  be  the  Son  of  God. 

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228  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

2  Behold  the  man !  by  all  condemned, 
Assaulted  by  a  host  of  foes  ; 

His  person  and  his  ciaims  contemned, 
A  man  of  sufferings  and  of  woes. 

3  Behold  the  man  !  so  weak  he  seems, 
His  awful  word  inspires  no  fear  ; 

But  soon  must  he  who  now  blasphemes.. 
Before  his  judgment  seat  appear. 

4  Behold  the  man  !  though  scorned  below, 
He  bears  the  greatest  name  above  ; 
The  angels  at  his  footstool  bow, 

And  all  his  royal  claims  approve. 

228.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

Attractive  Influence  of  a  Crucified  Saviour. 

1  Behold  the  amazing  sight, 
The  Saviour  lifted  high  ! 

Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight 
Expire  in  agony ! 

2  For  whom,  for  whom,  my  heart, 
Were  all  these  sorrows  borne  ? 

Why  did  he  feel  that  piercing  smart, 
And  meet  that  various  scorn  ? 

3  For  love  of  us  he  bled, 
And  all  in  torture  died ; 

'T  was  love  that  bowed  his  fainting  head 
And  oped  his  gushing  side. 

4  I  see,  and  I  adore, 
In  sympathy  of  love  ; 

I  feel  the  strong  attractive  power 
To  lift  my  soul  above. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY 

5     In  thee  our  hearts  unite, 
Xor  share  thy  griefs  alone, 
But  from  thy  cross  pursue  their  flight, 
To  thy  triumphant  throne. 

229.  C.  M.  Christian  Psalmist. 

Redemption  by  the  Cross  of  Christ. 

1  Behold  the  Saviour  on  the  cross, 

A  spectacle  of  wo  ! 
See  from  his  agonizing  wounds 
The  blood  incessant  flow ; 

2  Till  death's  pale  ensigns  o'er  his  cheek 

And  trembling  lips  were  spread ; 
Till  light  forsook  Ins  closing  eyes, 
And  life  Ins  drooping  head. 

3  '  T  is  finished  '  was  his  latest  voice ; 

These  sacred  accents  o'er, 
He  bowed  his  head,  gave  up  the  ghost, 
And  suffered  pain  no  more. 

4  'T  is  finished — the  Messiah  dies 

For  sins,  but  not  his  own ; 
The  great  redemption  is  complete, 
And  death  is  overthrown. 

5  T  is  finished — all  his  groans  are  pa* ; 

His  blood,  his  pain,  and  toils, 
Have  fully  vanquished  our  foes, 
And  crowned  him  with  their  spoils. 

6  T  is  finished — ritual  worship  ends. 

And  Gospel  ages  run  ; 
All  old  things  now  are  past  away, 
A  new  world  is  besun. 


*230,    231.        CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 


230.  L.    M.  Doddridge. 

Christ's  Submission  to  his  Father's  Will. 

1  (  Father  divine,'  the  Saviour  cried, 
While  horrors  pressed  on  every  side, 
And  prostrate  on  the  ground  he  lay, 
1  Remove  this  bitter  cup  away. 

2  '  But  if  these  pangs  must  still  be  borne, 
Or  helpless  man  be  left  forlorn, 

I  bow  my  soul  before  thy  throne, 
And  say — thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done. 

3  Thus  our  submissive  souls  would  bow, 
And,  taught  by  Jesus,  lie  as  low ; 
Our  hearts,  and  not  our  lips  alone 
Would  say, — Thy  will,  not  ours,  be  done. 

4  Then,  though  like  him  in  dust  we  lie, 
We  '11  view  the  blissful  moment  nigh, 
Which,  from  our  portion  in  his  pains, 
Calls  to  the  joy  in  which  he  reigns. 

2ol.  A-**  1VL.  Montgomery. 

Christ's  Passion. 

1  The  morning  dawns  upon  the  place 
Where  Jesus  spent  the  night  in  prayer  : 
Through  yielding  glooms  behold  his  face, 
Nor  form  nor  comeliness  is  there. 

2  Last  eve  by  those  he  called  his  own, 
Betrayed,  forsaken,  or  denied, 

He  met  his  enemies  alone, 

In  all  their  malice,  rage,  and  pride. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  232 

3  No  guile  within  his  mouth  is  found, 
He  neither  tln*eatens  nor  complains ; 
Meek  as  a  lamb  for  slaughter  bound, 
Dumb  midst  his  murderers  he  remains. 

4  But  hark !  He  prays, — 't  is  for  his  foes ; 
He  speaks, — 't  is  comfort  to  his  friends ; 
Answers, — and  Paradise  bestows  ; 

He  bows  his  head  ;  the  conflict  ends. 

5  Truly  tins  was  the  Son  of  God  ! 

— Though  in  a  servant's  mean  disguise, 
And  bruised  beneath  the  Father's  rod ; 
Not  for  himself, — for  man  he  dies. 

232.  C.  M.  Mrs  Barbauld. 

Resurrection  of  Christ.     Morning. 

1  Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  ray; 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  mora, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  O  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapt 

The  heathen  world  in  gloom ! 
O  what  a  sun,  which  broke  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  ! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  differing  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  welcome  mom ; 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
To  nations  vet  unborn. 


233,234.       christ  and  christian hy. 


233.  7S    M.  COLLYER. 

Resurrection  of  Christ. 

1  Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb  ! 
Jesus  dissipates  its  gloom ! 

Day  of  triumph  through  the  skies, 
See  the  glorious  Saviour  rise  ! 

2  Christians,  dry  your  flowing  tears ; 
Chase  those  unnelieving  fears ; 
Look  on  his  deserted  grave  ; 
Doubt  no  more  his  power  to  save. 

3  Ye  who  are  of  death  afraid, 
Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade ; 
Drive  your  anxious  fears  away; 
See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

4  So  the  rising  sun  appears, 
Shedding  radiance  o'er  the  spheres ; 
So  returning  beams  of  light 
Chase  the  terrors  of  the  night. 

234.      S.  M.      kelly. 

Resurrection  of  Christ. 

1  '  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ;' 
And  are  the  tidings  true  ? 

Yes,  we  beheld  the  Saviour  bleed. 
And  saw  him  living  too. 

2  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed; 
Then  death  has  lost  his  prey, 

With  him  is  risen  the  ransomed  seed, 
To  reign  in  endless  day 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  235. 

J     The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ; 

Attending  angels  hear ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 

The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

[     Then  take  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord ; 
Join  all  the  bright  celestial  choirs, 

To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 


235.  L.  M.  Wesley's  Col. 

Rising  with  Christ. 

1  Ye  faithful  souls,  who  Jesus  know, 
If  risen  indeed  with  him  ye  are, 
Superior  to  the  joys  below, 

His  resurrection's  power  declare. 

2  Your  faith  by  holy  tempers  prove ; 
By  actions  show  your  sins  forgiven ; 
And  seek  the  glorious  things  above, 
And  follow  Christ,  your  Head,  to  heaven. 

3  To  him  continually  aspire, 
Contending  for  your  native  place, 
And  emulate  the  angel-choir, 
And  only  live  to  love  and  praise. 

4  Your  real  life,  with  Christ  concealed, 
Deep  in  the  Father's  bosom  lies ; 
And  glorious  as  your  Head  revealed, 
Ye  soon  shall  meet  him  in  the  skies. 


236,  237        ciirist  and  Christianity. 

236.  C.  M  Watts. 

Hope  of  Heaven  by  Christ's  Resurrection . 

1  Blest  be  the  everlasting  God, 

The  Father  of  our  Lord ; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  praised, 
His  majesty  adored. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  raised  his  Son 

And  called  him  to  the  sky, 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  though  the  frame  of  man  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust, 
Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose, 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There  's  an  inheritance  divine 

Reserved  against  that  day, 
'T  is  uncorrupted,  undented, 
And  cannot  waste  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  are  kept 

Till  the  salvation  come ; 
We  walk  by  faith,  as  strangers  here, 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

237.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Christ's  Dying,  Rising,  and  Reigning 

1  He  dies !  the  friend  of  sinners  dies ! 
Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies ; 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  238. 

2  Here  's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree ; 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men ; 
But  lo,  what  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again ! 

3  The  rising  Lord  forsakes  the  tomb  ; 
The  tomb  in  vain  forbids  his  rise ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

4  Break  oft  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  our  great  deliverer  reigns ; 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster  death  in  chains. 

5  Say,  '  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  king  ! 
Born  to  redeem  and  strong  to  save  f 

Then  ask  the  monster,  '  Where  's  thy  sting  ?' 
And  '  Where  ?s  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ?' 

2o8.  v^-  jM«  Doddridge. 

Looking  in  the  Sepulchre. 

1  Ye  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord, 

Chase  all  your  fears  away  ; 
And  bow  with  pleasure  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought, 

Such  wonders  love  can  do ; 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosom  lay, 
Which  throbbed  and  bled  for  you. 

3  Then  raise  your  eyes  and  tune  your  songs. 

The  Saviour  lives  again ! 
Not  all  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 
The  conqueror  could  detain. 
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239.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

4  High  o'er  the  angelic  bands,  he  rears 

His  once  disohnoured  head  ; 
And  through  unnumbered  years  he  reigns, 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

5  With  joy  like  his,  shall  every  saint 

His  empty  tomb  survey ; 
Then  rise  with  his  ascending  Lord, 
Through  all  his  shining  way. 


239.  L.  M.  Watts. 

God's  Miracles  in  Christ. 

1  Behold  the  blind  their  sight  receive  ! 
Behold  the  dead  awake  and  live ! 

The  dumb  speak  wonders  !    and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name  ! 

2  Thus  doth  the  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  his  Son ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies  !  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood  ; 
He  rises  !   and  appears  with  God : 
Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 

No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die  ! 

4  Hence  and  forever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  boar  credentials  so  divine. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  240. 

240.  CM.  Mrs  Baebatjld. 

Christ's  Precepts  of  Love. 

1  Behold,  where  breathing  love  divine, 

Our  dying  master  stands ; 
His  weeping  followers  gathering  round, 
Receive  his  last  commands. 

2  From  that  mild  teacher's  parting  lips 

What  tender  accents  fell ! 
The  gentle  precept  which  he  gave, 
Became  its  author  well. 

3  '  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart 

Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 

To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 

Was  never  raised  in  vain. 

4  '  Whose  breast  expands  with  generous  warmth, 

A  stranger's  woes  to  feel ; 
And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound, 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

5  'Peace  from  the  bosom  of  his  Lord, 

My  peace  to  him  I  give ; 
And  when  he  kneels  before  the  throne, 
His  trembling  soul  shall  live. 

6  '  To  him  protection  shall  be  shown ; 

And  mercy  from  above 
Descend  on  those  who  thus  fulfil 
The  perfect  law  of  love.' 


241,  242.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

241.  C.    M.  ENF.EI.D. 

Example  of  Christ. 

1  Behold,  where  in  a  mortal  form 

Appears  each  grace  divine ; 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  'Midst  keen  reproach,  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  lie  stood  ; 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  his  life ; 
He  laboured  for  their  good. 

4  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned  he  bowed,  and  said, 
1  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done !' 

5  Be  Christ  our  pattern,  and  our  guide ! 

His  image  may  we  bear  ! 

O  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, 

His  joy  and  glory  share  ! 

242.  ?S  M.  61.  Montgomery. 

Christ  our  Example  in  Suffering. 

1  Go  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  that  feel  temptation's  power, 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 
Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour. 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  243. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment-hall, 
View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned. 
O  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 
O  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained. 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss ; 
Leam  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb  ; 
There,  admiring  at  his  feet, 

Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 
God's  own  sacrifice  complete ; 
'  It  is  finished,'  hear  him  cry ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom  ; 
— Who  has  taken  him  away  ? 
Christ  is  risen  ;  he  meets  our  eyes. 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 


243.        C.  M.        Beddomk. 
Example  of  Christ. 

1  In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too, 

My  Lord  I  fain  would  trace ; 
As  he  hath  done,  so  would  I  do, 
Sustained  by  heavenly  grace. 

2  Inflamed  with  zeal,  't  was  his  delight, 

To  do  his  Father's  will ; 
May  the  same  zeal  my  soul  excite 
His  precepts  to  fulfil. 

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2-*4,  245.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

3  Meekness,  humility,  and  love 

Through  all  his  conduct  shine  ; 

0  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

244.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Example  of  Christ. 

1  My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 

1  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  : 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine 

3  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witnessed  the  fervour  of  thy  prayer, 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  may  I  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here ; 

Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Amongst  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

245.  L-  M.  Mrs  Steele. 

Example  of  Christ. 

1  And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  ? 
Such  let  our  conversation  be ; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  246. 

I  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 
And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  christian  life  ! 

5  O  how  benevolent  and  kind ! 
How  mild  !  how  ready  to  forgive  ! 
Be  his  the  temper  of  our  mind, 
And  his  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

I  To  do  his  heavenly  father's  will, 
Was  his  employment  and  delight : 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 
Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright ! 

)  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 
The  labours  of  his  life  were  love  : 
If  then  we  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
Let  his  divine  example  move. 

246.  S.  M.  Christian-  Psalmist 

TJie  Captain  of  our  Salvation. 

1  Our  Captain  leads  us  on, 
He  beckons  from  the  skies, 

He  reaches  out  a  starry  crown, 
And  bids  us  take  the  prize. 

2  '  Be  faithful  unto  death, 
Partake  my  victory, 

And  thou  shalt  wear  this  glorious  wreath, 
And  thou  shalt  reign  with  me.* 

3  'T  is  thus  the  righteous  Lord 

To  every  soldier  saith ; 
Eternal  life  is  the  reward 
Of  all  victorious  faith. 


247  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

4     Who  conquer  in  his  might, 
The  victor's  meed  receive ; 
They  claim  a  kingdom  in  his  right, 
Which  God  shall  freely  give. 


247.  7S  M.  Mrs  Barbattld. 

Invitations  of  Jesus. 

1  Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice, 
Come  and  make  my  paths  your  choice  : 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home  ; 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come ! 

2  Thou,  who,  houseless,  sole,  forlorn, 
Long  hast  borne  the  proud  world's  scorn, 
Long  hast  roamed  the  barren  waste, 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  haste ! 

3  Ye,  who,  tossed  on  beds  of  pain, 
Seek  for  ease,  but  seek  in  vain ; 
Ye,  whose  swoln  and  sleepless  eyes 
Watch  to  see  the  morning  rise  : 

4  Ye,  by  fiercer  anguish  torn, 

In  remorse  for  guilt  who  mourn, 
Here  repose  your  heavy  care  : 
A  wounded  spirit  who  can  bear  ? 

5  Sinner,  come  !  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound ; 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure, 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.         248,  249. 

248.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 

The  Good  Shepherd  and  his  Flock. 

1  Green  pastures  and  clear  streams, 
Freedom  and  quiet  rest, 

Christ's  flock  enjoy,  beneath  his  beams, 
Or  in  his  shadow,  blest. 

2  Secure  amidst  alarms, 
From  violence  or  snares, 

The  lambs  he  gathers  in  his  arms, 
And  in  his  bosom  bears. 

3  The  wounded  and  the  weak, 
He  comforts,  heals  and  binds ; 

The  lost  he  came  from  heaven  to  seek, 
And  saves  them  when  he  finds. 

4  Conflicts  and  trials  done, 
His  glory  they  behold, 

Where  Jesus  and  his  flock  are  one, 
One  shepherd  and  one  fold. 

249.      L.  M.      bowrixg. 

Jesus  teaching  the  People. 

1  How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 
From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 
And  joy  and  reverence  filled  the  place. 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke 
To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way ; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 


150.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

3  '  Come,  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home, 
Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest !' 
Yes,  sacred  teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest. 

4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust ! 
Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay  ! 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 


250.  L.  M.         Gregg. 

Not  ashamed  of  Jesus. 

1  Jesus,  and  can  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ? 
Scorned  be  the  thought  by  rich  and  poor  5 
My  soul  shall  scorn  it  more  and  more. 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I  Ve  no  sins  to  wash  away, 
No  tears  to  wipe,  no  joys  to  crave, 
And  no  immortal  soul  to  save. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  that  dear  friend, 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ? 
No  ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

4  Till  then — nor  is  the  boasting  vain — - 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ; 
And  O,  may  this  my  portion  be, 

not  ashamed  of  me ! 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  251,  252. 

251.  L-  M.  Wesley's  Col. 

Glorying  in  Christ. 

1  Let  not  the  wise  their  wisdom  boast  5 
The  mighty  glory  in  his  might ; 

The  rich  in  flattering  riches  trust, 
Which  take  their  everlasting  flight. 

2  The  rush  of  numerous  years  bears  down 
The  most  gigantic  strength  of  man ; 
And  where  is  all  his  wisdom  gone, 
When  dust  he  turns  to  dust  again  ? 

3  The  Lord,  my  righteousness,  I  praise, 
I  triumph  in  the  love  divine, 

The  wisdom,  wealth,  and  strength  of  grace 
In  Christ  through  endless  ages  mine. 

252.  C.    M.  CoTTERILL. 

The  Coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

1  Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky ! 

Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  the  Spirit  from  on  high, 
According  to  his  word. 

2  The  Spirit,  by  his  heavenly  breath, 

New  life  creates  witliin  ; 
He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 
Of  trespasses  and  sins. 

3  The  things  of  God  the  Spirit  takes 

And  shows  them  unto  men ; 
The  contrite  soul  his  temple  makes, 
God's  image  stamps  again. 


253.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

4  Come,  holy  Spirit,  from  above, 
With  thy  celestial  fire ; 
Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  love 
Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire. 

253.  P.M.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

The  Holy  Ghost  the  Comforter. 

1  Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  he  breathed 
His  tender,  last  farewell, 

A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed 
With  us  to  dwell. 

2  He  came  in  tongues  of  living  flame, 
To  teach,  convince,  subdue  ; 

All  powerful  as  the  wind  he  came, 
As  viewless  too. 

3  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 
A  gracious  willing  guest, 

While  he  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

4  And  his  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 
Soft  as  the  breath  of  even, 

That  checks  each  fault,  that  calms  each  fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 

5  And  every  virtue  we  possess, 
And  every  victory  won, 

And  every  thought  of  holiness, 
Are  his  alone. 

6  Spirit  of  purity  and  grace, 
Our  weakness  pitying  see  ; 

O  make  our  hearts  thy  dwelling  place, 
And  worthier  thee. 


CHRIST    AXB    CHRISTIANITY.  254 

254.  C.    M.  Bp.  HebKR 

For  the  Day  of  Pentecost ,  or  Whitsunday. 

1  Spirit  of  truth  !  on  this  thy  day 

To  thee  for  help  we  cry, 
To  guide  us  through  the  dreary  way 
Of  dark  mortality  ! 

2  We  ask  not,  Lord,  thy  cloven  flame, 

Or  tongues  of  various  tone ; 
But  long  thy  praises  to  proclaim 
With  fervour  in  our  own. 

3  We  moum  not  that  prophetic  skill 

Is  found  on  earth  no  more ; 
Enough  for  us  to  trace  thy  will 
In  scripture's  sacred  lore. 

4  We  neither  have  nor  seek  the  power 

111  demons  to  control ; 
But  thou  in  dark  temptation's  hour 
Shalt  chase  them  from  the  soul. 

5  Xo  heavenly  harpings  soothe  our  ear, 

No  mystic  dreams  we  share ; 

5fet  hope  to  feel  thy  comfort  near, 

And  bless  thee  in  our  prayer. 

6  When  tongues  shall  cease,  and  power  decay, 

And  knowledge  empty  prove, 
Do  thou  thy  trembling  servants  stay 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  love  ' 

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255,  256.       ciirist  and  Christianity. 

255.  S.  M.  Episcopal  Col. 

Gospel  Invitations. 

1  The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

Is  whispering,  '  Sinner,  come ;' 
The  Bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  his  children,  '  come  !' 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 
To  all  about  him,  come  ! 

Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come  ! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 
O  let  him  freely  come, 

And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 
T'  is  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo  !  Jesus,  who  invites, 
Declares,  '  1  quickly  come  :' 

Lord,  even  so  !  I  wait  thine  hour ; 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come  ! 

256.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Sinai  and  Zion. 

1  The  law  by  Moses  came  : 
But  peace  and  truth  and  love 

Were  brought  by  Christ,  a  nobler  name, 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 

Their  different  works  were  done ; 
Moses  n  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  257 

3     Then  to  his  new  commands 
Be  strict  obedience  paid ; 
O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  sovereign  and  the  head. 

257.      C.  M.      wATTS 

Moses  and  Christ. 

1  Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 

The  tempest,  fire  and  smoke ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke ; 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  the  innumerable  host 

Of  angels,  clothed  in  light ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight ! 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there. 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven ; 
And  God,  the  judge  of  all,  declares 
Their  sins  to  be  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead. 

But  one  communion  make ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest : 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 
Must  be  forever  blest. 


258,  259.       christ  and  Christianity. 


258.  C.  M.  Watts. 
A  blessed  Gospel.     Ps.  89. 

1  Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 

The  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 
Peace  shall  attend  the  paths  they  go, 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up, 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
Nor  dares  the  world  condemn. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 

Strength  and  salvation  gives  : 
Israel,  thy  King  forever  reigns, 
Thy  God  forever  lives. 

259.  L.  M.  Watts. 
The  Church's  Safety  and  Triumph.     Ps.  46. 

1  God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 
When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade  ; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled 
Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there ; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, 

Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar , 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 
While  every  nation,  every  shore 
Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 


CHRIST    ANTD    CHRISTIANITY.  260 

4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God ; 

Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

5  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word, 
That  all  our  raging  fear  controls : 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

6  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 
Secure  against  a  threatening  hour ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundations  move, 
Built  on  his  truth,  and  armed  with  power. 

260.       8  &  7s  M.       j.  newtox. 

The  City  of  God. 

1  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode. 

2  On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  mayst  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

3  See  !  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 

4  Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord  the  Giver 
Never  fails  from  age  to  nq;e. 
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2C1.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

261.       8&7sM.       cowpER. 

Future  Peace  and  Glory  of  the  Church. 

1  Hear  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken : 

O  my  people,  faint  and  few, 
Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken  : 

Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you  : 
Scenes  of  heartfelt  tribulation 

Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways : 
You  shall  name  your  walls  salvation,    : 

And  your  gates  shall  all  be  praise. 

2  There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden, 

Pleasures  without  end  shall  flow  ; 
For  the  Lord,  your  faith  rewarding, 

All  his  bounty  shall  bestow : 
Still  in  undisturbed  possession 

Peace  and  righteousness  shall  reign ; 
Never  shall  you  feel  oppression, 

Hear  the  voice  of  war  again. 

3  Ye,  no  more  your  suns  descending, 

Waning  moons  no  more  shall  see  ; 
But  your  griefs  for  ever  ending, 

Find  eternal  noon  in  me  : 
God  shall  rise,  and  shining  o'er  you, 

Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night ; 
He,  the  Lord,  shall  be  your  glory, 

God  your  everlasting  light. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  262. 

262.  H.    M.  DODDRIDGK. 

Efficacy  and  Success  of  the  Gospel. 

Mark  the  soft-falling  snow, 
And  the  diffusive  rain  ! 
To  heaven,  from  whence  it  fell, 
It  turns  not  back  again  ; 

But  waters  earth 

Through  every  pore, 

And  calls  forth  all 

Her  secret  store. 

2  Arrayed  in  beauteous  green, 
The  hills  and  valleys  shine, 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 
By  providence  divine  : 

The  harvest  bows 
Its  golden  ears, 
The  copious  seed 
Of  future  years. 

3  '  So,'  saith  the  God  of  grace, 
1  My  gospel  shall  descend, 
Almighty  to  effect 

The  purpose  I  intend ; 
Millions  of  souls 
Shall  feel  its  power, 
And  bear  it  down 
To  millions  more.' 


263,  264        christ  and  Christianity. 

263.  ?s  M.  61.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms 

Future  Glory  of  the  Church.     Ps.  67. 

1  On  thy  church,  O  Power  Divine, 
Cause  thy  glorious  face  to  shine  ; 
Till  the  nations  from  afar 

Hail  her  as  their  guiding  star  ; 
Till  her  sons  from  zone  to  zone 
Make  thy  great  salvation  known. 

2  Then  shall  God,  with  lavish  hand, 
Scatter  blessings  o'er  the  land ; 
Earth  shall  yield  her  rich  increase, 
Every  breeze  shall  whisper  peace, 
And  the  world's  remotest  bound 
With  the  voice  of  praise  resound. 

264.  L.  M.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms 

God  the  Defence  of  his  Church.     Ps.  76. 

1  The  God  of  Israel  is  our  Lord, 
Great  is  his  name,  his  power  divine  ; 
In  Christian  temples  now  adored, 
As  once  in  Judah's  holy  shrine. 

2  The  Lord,  who  brake  the  Assyrian  bow, 
And  horse  and  rider  overthrew, 

Still  watches  o'er  his  church  below, 
And  still  will  all  her  foes  subdue. 

3  That  voice  which  bids  the  waves  be  still, 
Can  calm  the  wilder  rage  of  man; 

Or  make  the  blind  and  wayward  will 
Subservient  to  his  gracious  plan. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  265,  266 


265.  C  M.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms 

The  Christian  Zion.     Ps.   48. 

1  With  stately  towers  and  bulwarks  strong, 

Unrivalled  and  alone, 
Loved  theme  of  many  a  sacred  song, 
God's  holy  city  shone. 

2  Thus  fair  was  Zion's  chosen  seat, 

The  glory  of  all  lands ; 
Yet  fairer,  and  in  strength  complete, 
The  Christian  temple  stands. 

3  The  faithful  of  each  clime  and  age 

This  glorious  church  compose ; 
Built  on  a  rock,  with  idle  rage 
The  threatening  tempest  blows. 

4  In  vain  may  hostile  bands  alarm, 

For  God  is  her  defence ; 
How  weak,  how  powerless  each  arm, 
Against  Omnipotence. 

266.  C.    M.  DODDRIDGB. 

The  Way  to  the  Heavenly  City. 

1  Sing,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 

Your  great  deliverer  sing ; 
Pilgrims,  for  Zion's  city  bound, 
Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

2  See  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  raised, 

How  holy  and  how  plain ! 
Nor  shall  the  simplest  travellers  err, 
Nor  ask  the  track  in  vain. 


267.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

3  No  ravening  lion  shall  destroy, 

Nor  lurking  serpent  wound ; 
Pleasure  and  safety,  peace  and  praise, 
Through  all  the  path  are  found. 

4  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on 

Through  all  the  blissful  road, 
Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise, 
And  see  your  Father,  God. 

5  There,  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

Shall  bloom  on  every  head ; 
While  sorrow,  sighing,  and  distress, 
Like  shadows  all  are  fled. 

6  March  on  in  your  Redeemer's  strength, 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still ; 
And  let  the  prospect  cheer  your  eye, 
While  labouring  up  the  hill. 

267.  C  M.  Montgomery. 

Singing  the  Song  of  the  Redeemed. 

1  Sing  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand 

Around  the  eternal  throne, 
Of  every  kindred,  clime  and  land, 
A  multitude  unknown. 

2  Life's  poor  distinctions  vanish  here ; 

To  day  the  young,  the  old, 

Our  Saviour  and  his  flock  appear 

One  Shepherd  and  one  fold. 

3  Toil,  trial,  suffering  still  await 

On  earth  the  pilgrim's  throng, 
Yet  learn  we  in  our  low  estate 
The  church  triumphant's  song. 


CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY.  20S- 

4  Worthy  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 

Ciy  the  redeemed  above, 
Blessing  and  honour  to  obtain, 
And  everlasting  love. 

5  Worthy  the  Lamb,  on  eartn  we  sing, 

Who  died  our  souls  to  save ; 
Henceforth,  O  Death  !  where  is  thy  sting ! 
Thy  victory,  O  Grave  ! 

6  Then  hallelujah  !  power  and  praise 

To  God  in  Christ  be  given ; 
May  all  who  now  this  anthem  raise 
Renew  the  song  in  heaven. 

268.      C.  M.      c.  wESLEY. 

The  Communion  of  Saints. 

1  The  saints  on  earth  and  those  above 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
Joined  to  their  Lord  in  bonds  of  love, 
All  of  his  grace  partake. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him : 

One  church  above,  beneath ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

3  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4  O  God,  be  thou  our  constant  guide  ! 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  its  waves  divide, 
And  laud  us  safe  in  heaven. 


269.  CHRIST    AND    CHRISTIANITY. 

269.  L.  M.  Butcher. 

Final  Acceptance  of  all  the  Righteous. 

1  From  north  and  south,  from  east  and  west. 
Advance  the  myriads  of  the  blest : 
From  every  clime  of  earth  they  come, 
And  find  in  heaven  a  common  home. 

2  In  one  immortal  throng  we  view 
Pagan  and  Christian,  Greek  and  Jew ; 
But,  all  their  doubts  and  darkness  o'er, 
One  only  God  they  now  adore. 

3  Howe'er  divided  here  below, 

One  bliss,  one  spirit  now  they  know  ; 
Though  some  ne'er  heard  of  Jesus'  name 
Yet  God  admits  their  honest  claim. 

4  On  earth,  according  to  their  light, 
They  aimed  to  practise  what  was  right ; 
Hence  all  their  errors  are  forgiven, 
And  Jesus  welcomes  them  to  heaven. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 


270.  C.    M.  GlSBOB*E. 

The  Christian's  Life. 

1  A  soldier's  course,  from  battles  won 

To  new  commencing  strife : 
A  pilgrim's,  restless  as  the  sun ; — 
Behold  the  Christian's  life  ! 

2  The  hosts  of  darkness  pant  for  spoil — 

How  can  out  warfare  close  ? — 
Lonely  we  tread  a  foreign  soil — 
How  can  we  hope  repose  ? 

3  O  !  let  us  seek  our  heavenly  home, 

Revealed  in  sacred  lore ; 
The  land  whence  pilgrims  never  roam, 
Where  soldiers  war  no  more ; 

4  Where  grief  shall  never  wound,  nor  death. 

Beneath  the  Saviour's  reign ; 
Nor  sin,  with  pestilential  breath, 
His  holy  realm  profane  ; 

5  The  land  where,  suns  and  moons  unknown, 

And  night's  alternate  sway, 
Jehovah's  ever-burning  throne 
Upholds  unbroken  day ; 

6  Where  they  who  meet  shall  never  part ; 

Where  grace  achieves  its  plan ; 
And  God,  uniting  every  heart, 
Dwells  face  to  face  with  man. 
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271,  272.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

271.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

The  Christian  Race. 

1  Awake,  my  soul !  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigour  on  : 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey : 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'T  is  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'T  is  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye  ; — 

4  That  prize  with  peerless  glories  bright, 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 


272.  L.   M.  Watts. 

The  Christian  Race. 

Awake,  our  souls,  away,  our  fears, 
Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone  ! 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
Ana  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

True,  't  is  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 
And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 
That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  273 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 
Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 

And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 
Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply, 
While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 
Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 
We  '11  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

273.  L.  M.  Mfis.  Barbauld 

The    Christian    Warfare. 

1  Awake,  my  soul!  lift  up  thine  eyes; 
See  where  thy  foes  against  thee  rise, 
In  long  array,  a  numerous  host; 
Awake,  my  soul !  or  thou  art  lost. 

2  Here  giant  danger  threatening  stands, 
Mustering  his  pale,  terrific  bands; 
There  pleasure's  silken  banners  spread, 
And  willing  souls  are  captive  led. 

3  See  where  rebellious  passions  rage, 
And  fierce  desires  and  lusts  engage; 
The  meanest  foe  of  all  the  train 

Has  thousands  and  ten  thousands  slain 

4  Thou  tread'st  upon  enchanted  ground  ; 
Perils  and  snares  beset  thee  round  ; 
Beware  of  all ;    guard  every  part ; 
But  most,  the  traitor  in  thv  heart. 


274.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

5  Come  then,  my  soul  !  now  learn  to  wield 
The  weight  of  thine  immortal  shield  ; 
Put  on  the  armour  from  above, 

Of  heavenly  truth,  and  heavenly  love. 

6  The  terror  and  the  charm  repel, 

And  powers  of  earth,  and  powers  of  hell ; 
The  man  of  Calvary  triumphed  here; — 
Whv  should  his  faithful  followers  fear  ? 


274.  L»  M.  Montgomery. 

The    Christian   Soldier. 

1  The  christian  warrior,  see  him  stand 
In  the  whole  armour  of  his  God  ; 
The  spirit's  sword  is  in  his  hand ; 
His  feet  are  with  the  gospel  shod  : 

2  In  panoply  of  truth  complete, 
Salvation's  helmet  on  his  head, 

With  righteousness,  a  breastplate  meet, 
And  faith's  oroad  shield  before  him  spreac 

3  With  this  omnipotence  he  moves, 
From  this  the  alien  armies  flee; 
Till  more  than  conqueror  he  proves, 
Through  Christ,  who  gives  him  victory. 

4  Thus  strong  in  his  Redeemer's  strength, 
Sin,  death  and  hell  he  tramples  down, 
Fights  the  good  fight;  and  wins  at  length, 
Through  mercy,  an  immortal  crown. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  275,  27(5 

275.  L.  M.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms 

True   Riches.     Ps.  4. 

Amidst  unsatisfied  desires, 
Or  trouble's  overwhelming  flood, 
Eager  the  doubting  heart  inquires, 
0  who  will  show  us  any  good  ? 

But  happy  they  who  serve  the  Lord, 
And  in  his  holy  name  believe; 
They  know,  from  his  all-gracious  word, 
That  he  will  every  want  relieve. 

When  humbly  offering  at  his  shrine 
The  grateful  homage  of  the  heart, 
The  Lord  will  hear,  and  grace  divine 
In  rich  and  copious  streams  impart. 

Worldlings,  who  wealth  and  honours  love, 
Full  many  a  weary  vigil  keep; 
But  he  whose  treasure  is  above, 
Shall  rest  secure,  and  sweetly  sleep. 

L.  /  O.  v-"  JVL  Spirit  of  the  Psalms 

Heavenly  Treasures.     Ps.  37. 

With  mines  of  wealth  are  sinners  poor, 

Unolessing  and  unblessed ; 
But  rich  the  man,  whate'er  his  stor^, 

Of  inward  peace  possessed. 

At  tender  pity's  urgent  call 

His  mite  is  gladly  given; 
Though  poor  the  gift,  the  offering  small, 

Its  record  stands  in  heaven. 
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277,    278.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

3  Ne'er  shall  he  be  in  life  bereft 

Of  God's  protecting  care; 
Nor  yet  his  duteous  offspring  left 
Unsolaced  ills  to  bear. 

4  And  mark  the  Christian's  dying  hour, 

No  fears,  no  doubts  annoy; 
His  trust  is  in  his  Father's  power, 
His  end  is  peace  and  joy. 


277.       C.  P.  M.       wE8LEY>8  coi. 

True   Wisdom. 

Be  it  my  only  wisdom  here, 

To  serve  the  Lord  with  filial  fear, 

With  loving  gratitude: 
Superior  sense  may  I  display, 
By  shunning  every  evil  way, 

And  walking  in  the  good. 

0  may  I  still  from  sin  depart ! 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart, 

Father,  to  me  be  given  ! 
And  let  me  through  thy  Spirit  know 
To  glorify  my  God  below, 

And  find  my  way  to  heaven. 

278.  C.  M.  Smart. 

Prayer  for  Prudence  and  Wisdom. 

Father  of  light,  conduct  my  feet 
Through  life's  dark,  dangerous  road ; 

Let  each  advancing  step  still  bring 
Me  nearer  Co  my  God. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  279 

2  Let  heaven-eyed  prudence  be  my  guide; 

And  when  I  go  astray, 
Recall  my  feet  from  folly's  path, 
To  wisdom's  better  way. 

3  Teach  me  in  every  various  scene 

To  keep  my  end  in  sight; 
And  while  I  tread  life's  mazy  track, 
Let  wisdom  guide  me  right. 

4  That  heavenly  wisdom  from  above 

Abundantly  impart; 
And  let  it  guard,  and  guide,  and  warm, 
And  penetrate  my  heart; 

5  Till  it  shall  lead  me  to  thyself, 

Fountain  of  bliss  and  love! 
And  all  my  darkness  be  dispersed 
In  endless  light  above. 

279.  L.  M.  Wesley's  Col. 

Christian  Wisdom. 

1  Happy  the  man,  who  finds  the  grace, 
The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race, 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above, 
The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2  Wisdom  divine!  who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom's  costly  merchandise? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer, 

And  gold  is  dross,  compared  to  her. 

3  Her  hands  are  filled  with  length  of  days, 
True  riches,  and  immortal  praise; 
Riches  of  Christ,  on  all  bestowed, 
And  honour  that  descends  from  God. 


280  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

4  To  purest  joys  she  all  invites, 
Chaste,  holy,  innocent  delights: 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flowery  paths  are  peace. 

5  Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains; 
Thrice  happy,  who  his  guest  retains } 
He  owns,  and  shall  for  ever  own 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  Heaven  are  one. 

280.       C  M.       Scotch  Paraphrases. 
The  Ways  of  Wisdom 

1  0  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 

Instruction's  faithful  voice; 
And  who,  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice! 

2  Wisdom  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  is  the  gain  of  gold. 

3  In  her  right  hand  she  holds  to  view 

A  length  of  happy  years; 
And  in  her  left,  the  prize  of  fame 
And  honour  bright  appears. 

4  She  guides  the  young,  with  innocence, 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

5  According  as  her  labours  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  2bi. 

281.  -L.  M.  Henry  Moore. 

Wisdom   and   Virtue  sought  from  God. 

1  Supreme  and  universal  light! 
Fountain  of  reason!  judge  of  right! 
Parent  of  good  !  whose  blessings  flow 
On  all  above,  and  all  below: 

2  Assist  us,  Lord  !  to  act,  to  be, 
What  nature  and  tlry  laws  decree; 
Worthy  that  intellectual  flame, 
Which  from  thy  breathing  spirit  came. 

3  Our  moral  freedom  to  maintain, 
Bid  passion  serve,  and  reason  reign, 
Self-poised  and  independent  still 
On  this  world's  varying  good  or  ill. 

4  No  slave  to  profit,  shame,  or  fear, 
0  may  our  steadfast  bosoms  bear 
The  stamp  of  heaven,  an  upright  heart, 
Above  the  mean  disguise  of  art ! 

5  May  our  expanded  souls  disclaim 
The  narrow  view,  the  selfish  aim; 
But  with  a  christian  zeal  embrace 
Whate'er  is  friendly  to  our  race. 

6  0  Father!  grace  and  virtue  grant; 
No  more  we  wish,  no  more  we  want: 
To  know,  to  serve  thee,  and  to  love, 
Is  peace  below, — is  bliss  above. 


282,    283.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

282-         S.  M.        C.  Wesley. 
Watching,  Prayer,  and  Perseverance 

1  A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify; 

A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 

And  fit  it  for  the  sky; 

To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil  : 
0  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 

To  do  my  Master's  will  ! 

2  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 
As  in  thy  sight  to  live; 

And,  0!  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 
The  strict  account  to  give: 
Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  on  thyself  rely: 

Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  forsaken  die. 


283-       C.  M.       C.Wesley. 

Watchfulness. 

I  want  a  principle  within 

Of  jealous,  godly  fear; 
A  sensibility  of  sin, 

A  pain  to  find  it  near. 

I  want  the  first  approach  to  feel 
Of  pride,  or  fond  desire; 

To  catch  the  wandering  of  my  will. 
And  quench  the  kindling  fire. 


THE    CHRISTIAxN    LIFE.  284. 

From  thee  that  I  no  more  may  part, 

No  more  thy  goodness  grieve, 
The  filial  awe,  the  fleshly  heart, 

The  tender  conscience  give. 

Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 

0  God,  my  conscience  make! 
Awake  my  soul,  when  sin  is  nigh, 

And  keep  it  still  awake. 


284.         S.  M.         Wesley's  Col 
For  Christian  Principles. 

1  My  God,  my  strength,  my  hope. 
On  thee  I  cast  my  care, 

With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer. 

Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do; 
On  thee,    almighty  to  create, 

Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 
A  self  renouncing  will, 

That  tramples  down  and  casts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill ; 

A  soul  inured  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief  and  loss, 
Bold  to  take  up,  firm  to  sustain 

The  consecrated  cross. 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  neai , 
And  sees  the  tempter  fly; 


285.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

A  spirit  still  prepared, 
And  armed  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

4  I  want  a  true  regard, 
A  single,  steady  aim, 

Unmoved  by  threatening  or  reward 
To  thee  and  thy  great  name ; 
A  zealous,  just  concern 
For  thine  immortal  praise; 

A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn, 
And  glorify  thy  grace. 

5  I  rest  upon  thy  word  ; 
The  promise  is  for  me: 

My  succour  and  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  surely  come  from  thee: 
But  let  me  still  abide, 
Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 

Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 
Into  thy  perfect  love. 


285.  C.     M.  Doddridge 

Christian    Watchfulness. 

1  Awake,  my  drowsy  soul,  awake, 

And  view  the  threatening  scene: 
Legions  of  foes  encamp  around, 
And  treachery  lurks  within. 

2  'T  is  not  this  mortal  life  alone 

These  enemies  assail ; 
How  canst  thou  hope  for  future  bliss, 
If  their  attempts  prevail  ? 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  286 

3  Then  to  the  work  of  God  awake — 

Behold  thy  master  near — 
The  various,  arduous  task  pursue 
With  vigor,  and  with  fear. 

4  The  awful  register  goes  on, 

The  account  will  surely  come; 
And  opening  day,  or  closing  night 
May  bear  me  to  my  doom. 

5  Tremendous  thought!  how  deep  it  strikes! 

Yet  like  a  dream  it  flies, 
Till  God's  own  voice  the  slumbers  chase 
From  these  deluded  eyes. 

286.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

Christian  Activity  and  Watchfulness. 

1  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Each  in  his  office  wait, 

Observant  of  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  flame: 

Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch!   't  is  your  Lord's  command  ) 
And  while  we  speak,  he  's  near: 

Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  0  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honour  crowned. 
21 


287,  288.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 


287.         C.  P.  M.        Henry  Moore 

The  Charms  of  Virtue  imperishable. 

All  earthly  charms,  however  dear, 
Howe'er  they  please  the  eye  or  ear, 

Will  quickly  fade  and  fly; 
Of  earthly  glory  faint  the  blaze, 
And  soon  the  transitory  rays 

In  endless  darkness  die. 

The  nobler  beauties  of  the  just 
Shall  never  moulder  in  the  dust, 

Or  know  a  sad  decay; 
Their  honours  time  and  death  defy, 
And  round  the  throne  of  heaven  on  high 

Beam  everlasting  day. 


288.  C.    M.  J.  Newton. 

Trust  of  the  Wicked  and  Righteous  compared. 

As  parched  in  the  barren  sands, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
The  worthless  bramble  withering  stands, 

And  only  grows  to  die: 

Such  is  the  sinner's  awful  case, 
Who  makes  the  world  his  trust, 

And  dares  his  confidence  to  place 
In  vanity  and  dust. 

A  secret  curse  destroys  his  root, 

And  dries  his  moisture  up  ; 
He  lives  awhile,  but  bears  no  fruit, 

Then  dies  without  a  hope. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  289 

4  But  happy  he  whose  hopes  depend 

Upon  the  Lord  alone; 
The  soul  that  trusts  in  such  a  friend 
Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

5  So  thrives  and  blooms  the  tree,  whose  roots 

By  constant  streams  are  fed  : 
Arrayed  in  green,  and  rich  in  fruits, 
It  rears  its  branching  head.  . 

6  It  thrives,  though  rain  should  be  denied, 

And  drought  around  prevail ; 
'T  is  planted  by  a  river  side, 
Whose  waters  cannot  fail. 


289-        L.  M.        Sir  Henry  Wottow. 
An  independent  and  happy  Life. 

1  How  happy  is  he  born  or  taught, 
Who  serveth  not  another's  will ; 
Whose  armour  is  his  honest  thought, 
And  simple  truth  his  highest  skill : 

2  Whose  passions  not  his  masters  are; 
Whose  soul  is  still  prepared  for  death; 
Not  tied  unto  the  world  with  care 

Of  prince's  ear  or  vulgar  breath: 

3  Who  God  doth  late  and  early  pray 
More  of  his  grace  than  goods  to  lend, 
And  walks  with  man,  from  day  to  day, 
As  with  a  brother  and  a  friend. 

4  ^This  man  is  freed  from  servile  bands 
Of  hope  to  rise,  or  fear  to  fall ; 
Lord  of  himself,  though  not  of  lands, 
And  having  nothing,  yet  hath  all. 


290,  2J  the  christian  life 

290.  CM.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Happiness  of  a  Holy  Life.      Ps.  119. 

1  How  blest  are  they  who  always  keep 

The  pure  and  perfect  way! 
Who  never  from  the  sacred  paths 
Of  God's  commandments  stray. 

2  Thrice  blest!    who  to  his  righteous  laws 

Have  still  obedient  been; 
And  have  with  fervent  humble  zeal 
His  favour  sought  to  win. 

3  Thou  strictly  hast  enjoined  us,  Lord, 

To  learn  thy  sacred  will, 
And  all  our  diligence  employ 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil. 

4  0  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 

Might  o'er  my  ways  preside, 
And  I  the  course  of  all  my  life 
By  thy  direction  guide! 

5  Then  with  assurance  should  I  walk, 

From  all  confusion  free, 
Convinced  with  joy  that  all  my  ways 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

291.  L.   M.  Watt*. 

Pleasures  of  a  good  Conscience. 

1  Lord,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they 
Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardoned  sin ! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sea, 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  29*2. 

2  The  day  glides  sweetly  o'er  their  heads. 
Made  tip  of  innocence  and  love; 

And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades, 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

3  Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come  on, 
But  fly  not  half  so  swift  away! 

Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  th'  heavenly  hills, 
Where  groves  of  living  pleasures  grow! 
And  longing  hopes  and  cheerful  smiles 
Sit  undisturbed  upon  their  brow. 

292.  C.   M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

The  Good  happy,  the  Wicked  miserable.      Ps.  1. 

1  How  blest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consents 

By  ill  advice  to  walk; 
Nor  stands  in  sinners'  ways,  nor  sits 
Where  men  profanely  talk: 

2  But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 

His  business  and  delight; 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streams, 

With  timely  fruit  does  bend, 
He  still  shall  flourish,  and  success 
All  his  designs  attend. 

4  Ungodly  men,  and  their  attempts, 

No  lasting  root  shall  find  ; 
Untimely  blasted,  and  dispersed, 
Like  chaff  before  the  wind . 
21* 


293.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

5  For  God  approves  the  just  man's  ways; 
To  happiness  they  tend  ; 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 
Shall  both  in  ruin  end. 


293.  C  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Character  of  a  Good  Man.        Ps.  15. 

1  Lord,  who  's  the  happy  man,  that  may 

To  thy  blest  courts  repair; 
Not  strangerlike,  to  visit  them, 
But  to  inhabit  there? 

2  'T  is  he,  whose  every  thought  and  deed 

By  rules  of  virtue  moves; 
Whose  generous  tongue  disdains  to  sp^ak 
The  thing  his  heart  disproves. 

3  Who  never  did  a  slander  forge, 

His  neighbour's  fame  to  wound, 
Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report, 
By  malice  whispered  round. 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  power, 

Can  treat  with  just  neglect; 
And  piety,  though  clothed  in  rags, 
Religiously  respect. 

5  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  trust 

Has  ever  firmly  stood  ; 
And  though  he  promise  to  his  loss, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 

6  The  man  who  by  this  steady  course 

Has  happiness  ensured, 
When  earth's  foundations  shake,  shall  stand, 
By  Providence  secured. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE  294. 

294.  7S  M.#         Merrick. 

The  Good  Man  blessed  of  God.       Ps.  15. 

1  Who  shall  tovv'rd  thy  chosen  seat 
Turn  in  glad  approach  his  feet? 
Who,  great  God,  a  welcome  guest, 
On  thy  hallowed  mountain  rest? 

2  He  whose  heart  thy  love  has  warmed  ; 
He  whose  will,  to  thine  conformed, 
Bids  his  life  unsullied  run; 

He  whose  word  and  thought  are  one. 

3  He  who  ne'er  with  cruel  aim 
Seeks  to  wound  an  honest  fame, 
Nor  with  gloomy  joy  possessed 
Can  a  brother's  peace  molest. 

4  Who,  from  servile  terror  free, 
Spurns  at  those  who  spurn  at  thee, 
And  to  each  who  thee  obeys 
Love  and  lowliest  reverence  pays. 

5  What  he  swears,  with  steadfast  will 
To  his  loss  he  shall  fulfil ; 

Nor  can  bribes  his  sentence  guide 
'Gainst  the  guiltless  to  decide. 

6  He  who  thus,  with  heart  unstained, 
Treads  the  path  by  thee  ordained, 
He,  great  God,  shall  own  thy  care, 
And  thy  constant  blessing  share. 


295,  296.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 


295.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Qualifications  of  a  Christian.       Ps.  15. 

1  Who  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill, 

0  God  of  holiness? 
Whom  will  the  Lord  admit  to  dwell 
So  near  his  throne  of  grace? 

2  The  man  that  walks  in  pious  ways, 

And  works  with  righteous  hands, 
That  trusts  his  Maker's  promises, 
And  follows  his  commands. 

3  He  speaks  the  meaning  of  his  heart, 

Nor  slanders  with  his  tongue; 
Will  scarce  believe  an  ill  report, 
Nor  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

4  The  wealthy  sinner  he  contemns, 

Loves  all  that  fear  the  Lord  ; 
And  though  to  his  own  hurt  he  swears, 
Still  he  performs  his  word. 

5  His  hands  disdain  a  golden  bribe, 

And  never  gripe  the  poor: 
This  man  shall  dwell  with  God  on  earth, 
And  find  his  heaven  secure. 


296.     L.  M.     Montgomery. 

Security  and  Happiness  of  the  Righteous.       Ps.  24. 

1   The  earth  is  thine,  Jehovah;  thine 
Its  peopled  realms  and  wealthy  stores; 
Built  on  the  floods  by  power  divine, 
The  waves  are  ramparts  to  the  shores. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE  297. 

2  But  who  shall  reach  thy  holy  place, 
Or  who,  0  Lord,  ascend  thy  hill  ? 
The  pure  in  heart  shall  see  thy  face, 
The  perfect  man  that  doth  thy  will. 

S  He  who  to  bribes  hath  closed  his  hand, 
To  idols  never  bent  the  knee, 
Nor  sworn  in  falsehood, — he  shall  stand 
Redeemed,  and  owned,  and  kept  by  thee. 


297.  CM.  Tate  &  Brady. 

The  Man  whom  God  approves.      Ps.  24. 

1  This  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's; 

The  Lord's  her  fulness  is; 
The  world,  and  all  that  dwell  therein, 
By  sovereign  right  are  his. 

2  But  for  himself,  this  Lord  of  all 

One  chosen  seat  designed  : 

0!    who  shall  to  that  sacred  hill 

Deserved  admittance  find  ? 

3  The  man  whose  hands  and  heart  are  pure, 

Whose  thoughts  from  pride  are  free; 
Who  honest  poverty  prefers 
To  gainful  perjury. 

4  This,  this  is  he,  on  whom  the  Lord 

Shall  shower  his  blessings  down; 
Whom  God  his  Saviour  shall  vouchsafe 
With  righteousness  to  crown. 


298.  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

298.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Walking  with  God. 

1  Thrice  happy  souls,  who,  born  from  heaven, 

While  yet  they  sojourn  here, 
Do  all  their  days  with  God  begin, 
And  spend  them  in  his  fear. 

2  'Midst  hourly  cares,  may  love  present 

Its  incense  to  thy  throne; 
And  while  the  world  our  hands  employs, 
Our  hearts  be  thine  alone. 

3  As  sanctified  to  noblest  ends, 

Be  each  refreshment  sought ; 
And  by  each  various  providence 
Some  wise  instruction  brought. 

4  When  to  laborious  duties  called, 

Or  by  temptations  tried, 
We  '11  seek  the  shelter  of  thy  wings, 
And  in  thy  strength  confide. 

5  As  different  scenes  of  life  arise, 

Our  grateful  hearts  would  be 
With  thee  amidst  the  social  band, 
In  solitude  with  thee. 

6  In  solid,  pure  delights  like  these, 

Let  all  our  days  be  past; 
Nor  shall  we  then  impatient  wish, 
Nor  shall  we  fear  the  last. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    J  iFE.  299 

299.  L.  M.  6   1  Montgomery. 

The  Christian  Israel. 

Thus  far  on  life's  perplexing  path, 
Thus  far  thou,  Lord,  our  steps  Irast  led, 
Snatched  from  the  world's  pursuing  wrath, 
Unharmed  though  floods  o'erhung  our  head  ? 
Like  ransomed  Israel  on  the  shore, 
Here  then  we  pause,  look  back,  adore. 

Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below, 
Like  all  our  fathers,  in  their  da)r, 
We  to  the  land  of  promise  go, 
Lord,  by  thine  own  appointed  way: 
Still  guide,  illumine,  cheer  our  flight, 
In  cloud  by  day,  in  fire  by  night. 

Protect  us  through  the  wilderness, 
From  every  peril,  plague,  and  foe; 
With  bread  from  heaven  thy  people  bless, 
And  living  streams  where'er  we  go; 
Nor  let  our  rebel  hearts  repine, 
Or  follow  any  voice  but  thine. 

Thy  holy  law  to  us  proclaim, 

But  not  from  Sinai's  top  alone; 

Hid  in  the  rock-cleft  be  thy  name, 

Thy  power,  and  all  thy  goodness,  shown; 

And  may  we  never  bow  the  knee, 

Or  worship  any  God  but  thee. 

When  we  have  numbered  all  our  years, 
And  stand,  at  length,  on  Jordan's  brink, 
Though  the  flesh  fail  with  mortal  fears, 
0  let  not  then  the  spirit  sink; 
But  strong  in  faith,  and  hope,  and  love, 
Plunge  through  the  stream,  to  rise  above! 


300,  301.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

300.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Steeli. 

Resolution  and  Example. 

1  Ah  wretched  souls,  who  strive  in  vain, 
Slaves  to  the  world,  and  slaves  to  sin! 
A  nobler  toil  may  I  sustain, 

A  nobler  satisfaction  win. 

2  May  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, 
With  all  my  powers  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Nor  from  his  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

3  0  be  his  service  all  my  joy! 
Around  let  my  example  shine, 
Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labours  so  divine. 

4  0  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor,  wandering,  leave  his  sacred  ways; 
Great  God  !  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 


301.  C.  M.  Exeter  Col. 

Fortitude  founded  on  Godly  Fear. 

1  Blest  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lord , 

ETis  well  established  mind, 

In  every  varying  scene  of  life, 

Shall  true  composure  find. 

2  Oft  through  the  deep  and  stormy  sea 

The  heavenly  footsteps  lie; 
But  on  a  glorious  world  beyond 
His  faith  can  fix  its  eye. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  302, 

3  Though  dark  his  present  prospects  be, 

And  sorrows  round  him  dwell, 
Yet  hope  can  whisper  to  his  soul, 
That  all  shall  issue  well. 

4  Full  in  the  presence  of  his  God, 

Through  every  scene  he  goes, 
And,  fearing  him,  no  other  fear 
His  steadfast  bosom  knows. 

302.  S.  M.  Moravian. 

The  Christian  encouraged. 

1  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears; 
Hope  and  be  undismayed  ; 

God  hears  thy  sighs,  and  counts  thy  tears; 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,  through  clouds  and  storms, 
He  gently  clears  thy  way; 

Wait  thou  his  time,  so  shall  the  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  He  every  where  hath  rule, 
And  all  things  serve  his  might; 

His  every  act  pure  blessing  is, 
His  path  unsullied  light. 

4  Thou  comprehend'st  him  not; 
Yet  earth  and  heaven  tell, 

God  sits  as  sovereign  on  the  throne; 
He  ruleth  all  things  well. 

5  Thou  seest  our  weakness,  Lord, 
Our  hearts  are  known  to  thee: 

O,  lift  thou  up  the  sinking  hand, 
Confirm  the  feeble  knee! 
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303,    304.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

6      Let  us,  in  life  or  death, 
Boldly  thy  truth  declare; 
And  publish,  with  our  latest  breath, 
Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 


303.  C.  M.  Doddridge 

Christian  Ambition. 

1  Now  let  a  true  ambition  rise, 

And  ardor  fire  our  breast, 
To  reign  in  worlds  above  the  skies, 
In  heavenly  glories  drest. 

2  Behold  Jehovah's  royal  hand 

A  radiant  crown  display, 
Whose  gems  with  vivid  lustre  shine, 
While  suns  and  stars  decay. 

3  Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigor  warm, 

The  glorious  prize  pursue; 
Nor  shall  ye  want  the  goods  of  earth, 
While  heaven  is  kept  in  view. 

304.  L.  M.  Kelly. 

Warning  against  Sloth  fulness. 

1  0  Israel,  to  thy  tents  repair! 
Why  thus  secure  on  hostile  ground  ? 
Thy  Lord  commands  thee  to  beware, 
For  many  foes  thy  camp  surround. 

2  0  sleep  not  thou,  as  others  do; 
Awake,  be  vigilant,  be  brave; 
The  coward  and  the  sluggard  too 
Must  wear  the  fetters  of  the  slave. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  305 

3  A  nobler  lot  is  cast  for  thee; 

A  crown  awaits  thee  in  the  skies: 
With  such  a  hope  shall  Israel  flee, 
And  yield,  through  weariness,  the  prize? 

4  No;  let  a  careless  world  repose, 

And  slumber  on  through  life's  short  day, 
While  Israel  to  the  conflict  goes, 
And  bears  the  glorious  prize  away. 

305.  C.  M.         J.  Newtow. 

Christian  Perseverance. 

1  Rejoice,  believer,  in  the  Lord, 

Who  makes  your  cause  his  own; 
The  hope  that  's  built  upon  his  word 
Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

2  Though  many  foes  beset  your  road, 

And  feeble  is  your  arm, 
Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  harm. 

3  Weak  as  you  are,  you  shall  not  faint, 

Or,  fainting,  shall  not  die; 
For  God,  the  strength  of  every  saint, 
Will  aid  you  from  on  high. 

4  Though  sometimes  unperceived  by  sense, 

Faith  sees  him  always  near, 
A  Guide,  a  Glory,  a  Defence; 
Then  what  have  you  to  fear? 

5  As  surely  as  Christ  overcame, 

And  triumphed  once  for  you; 
So  surely  you  that  love  his  name 
Shall  triumph  in  him  too. 


306.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

306.  L.  M.  Doddridge 

Faith  encouraged. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  proclaims 
His  various  and  his  saving  names ; 

0  may  they  not  be  heard  alone, 
But  by  our  sure  experience  known! 

2  Let  great  Jehovah  be  adored, 
The  eternal,  all-sufficient  Lord  ; 

He,  through  the  world,  Most  High  confessed, 
By  whom  't  was  formed,  and  is  possessed. 

3  Awake,  our  noblest  powers,  to  bless 
The  God  of  Abraham,  God  of  peace; 
Now  by  a  dearer  title  known, 
Father  and  God  of  Christ  his  son. 

4  Through  every  age,  his  gracious  ear 
Is  open  to  his  servants'  prayer; 
Nor  can  one  humble  soul  complain 
That  it  hath  sought  its  God  in  vain. 

5  What  unbelieving  heart  shall  dare 
In  whispers  to  suggest  a  fear, 
While  still  he  owns  his  ancient  name, 
The  same  his  power,  his  love  the  same? 

6  To  thee  our  souls  in  faith  arise; 
To  thee  we  lift  expecting  eyes; 
And  boldly  through  the  desert  tread, 

For  God  will  guard  where  God  shall  lead. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  307,  308 

307.        C  M.        beddome. 

<  Fear  J\roV 

1  Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears, 

Be  mercy  all  your  theme; 
Mercy,  which  like  a  river  flows, 
In  one  perpetual  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell ; 

God  will  those  powers  restrain; 
His  arm  shall  all  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good  : 

For  his  he  will  provide; 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  give  them  heaven  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone; 
He  's  faithful  to  his  promises, 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 

308.  C.  M.  Beddome. 

Sincerity  and  Self- Examination. 

1  Am  I  an  Israelite  indeed, 

Without  a  false  disguise? 
Have  I  renounced  my  sins,  and  left 
My  refuges  of  lies  ? 

2  Say,  does  my  heart  unchanged  remain. 

Or  is  it  formed  anew? 
What  is  the  rule  by  which  I  walk, 
The  object  I  pursue? 

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309,    310.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

3  Cause  me,  0  God  of  truth  and  grace> 
My  real  state  to  know; 
If  I  am  wrong,  0  set  me  right ! 
If  right,  preserve  me  so! 

309.  C.  M.  Watt.. 

Sincerity  and  Hypocrisy. 

1  God  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise, 

He  sees  our  inmost  mind  ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honour  can  appear; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground ; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  wajs, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

310.  L.  M.  Henry  Moor*. 

For  Steadiness  of  Principle. 

1   Amidst  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears, 
A  wild  of  cares,  and  toils,  and  tears, 
Where  foes  alarm  and  dangers  threat, 
And  pleasures  kill,  and  glories  cheat: 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  311. 

2  Shed  down,  0  Lord  !  a  heavenly  ray- 
To  guide  me  in  the  doubtful  way; 
And  o'er  me  hold  thy  shield  of  power, 
To  guard  me  in  the  dangerous  hour. 

3  Teach  me  the  flattering  paths  to  shun, 
In  which  the  thoughtless  many  run, 
Who  for  a  shade  the  substance  miss, 
And  grasp  their  ruin  in  their  bliss. 

4  May  never  pleasure,  wealth  or  pride. 
Allure  my  wandering  soul  aside; 
But  through  this  maze  of  mortal  ill, 
Safe  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill. 

311.  L.  M.  Scott. 

Charitable  Judgment. 

1  All-seeing  God  !  't  is  thine  to  know 
The  springs  whence  wrong  opinions  flow 
To  judge  from  principles  within, 
When  frailty  errs,  and  when  we  sin. 

2  Who  among  men,  great  Lord  of  all, 
Thy  servant  to  his  bar  shall  call  ? 
Judge  him,  for  modes  of  faith,  thy  foe, 
And  doom  him  to  the  realms  of  wo  ? 

3  Who  with  another's  eye  can  read? 
Or  worship  by  another's  creed? 
Trusting  thy  grace,  we  form  our  own, 
And  bow  to  thy  commands  alone. 

4  If  wrong,  correct;  accept,  if  right; 
While  faithful,  we  improve  our  light, 
Condemning  none,  but  zealous  still 
To  learn  and  follow  all  thv  will. 


312,  313.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

312.  C.  M.  Needham. 

Moderation. 

1  Happy  the  man,  whose  cautious  steps 

Still  keep  the  golden  mean; 
Whose  life,  by  wisdom's  rules  well  formed, 
Declares  a  conscience  clean. 

2  What  blessings  bounteous  Heaven  bestows, 

He  takes  with  thankful  heart; 
With  temperance  he  both  eats  and  drinks, 
And  gives  the  poor  a  part. 

S  To  sect  or  party  his  large  soul 
Disdains  to  be  confined  ; 
The  good  he  loves  of  every  name, 
And  prays  for  all  mankind. 

4  His  business  is  to  keep  his  heart; 

Each  passion  to  control ; 
Nobly  ambitious  well  to  rule 
The  empire  of  his  soul. 

5  Not  on  the  world  his  heart  is  set, 

His  treasure  is  above; 
Nothing  beneath  the  sovereign  good 
Can  claim  his  highest  love. 

313.  S.  M.  Watts. 

The  Blessing  of  Peace.       Ps.  133. 

1     Blest  are  the  sons  of  peace, 

Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one; 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please, 
Through  all  their  actions  run. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  314 

2  Blest  is  the  pious  house, 
Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet; 

Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows, 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus,  when  on  Aaron's  head 
They  poured  the  rich  perfume, 

The  oil  through  all  his  raiment  spread, 
And  pleasure  filled  the  room. 

4  Thus  on  the  heavenly  hills 
The  saints  are  blest  above, 

Where  joy,  like  morning  dew,  distils, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

314.  H.  M.  Montgomery 

The  Blessing  of  Peace.        Ps.  133. 

1  How  beautiful  the  sight 
Of  brethren  who  agree 
In  friendship  to  unite, 
And  bonds  of  charity; 

'T  is  like  the  precious  ointment,  shed 
O'er  all  his  robes,  from  Aaron's  head 

2  'T  is  like  the  dews  that  fill 
The  cups  of  Hermon's  flowers; 
Or  Zion's  fruitful  hill, 

Bright  with  the  drops  of  showers; 
WTien  mingling  odors  breathe  around 
And  glory  rests  on  all  the  ground. 

3  For  there  the  Lord  commands 
Blessings,  a  boundless  store, 
From  his  unsparing  hands. 
Yea,  life  for  evermore. 

Thrice  happy  they,  who  meet  above, 
To  spend  eternity  in  love. 


olby  316.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE 

315         C.  M.       Spirit  of  the  Psalms 
Peace  and  Love.        Ps.  133. 

1  Spirit  of  peace!  who  as  a  dove 

Appeared  to  human  gaze, 
No  richer  gift  than  Christian  love 
Thy  gracious  power  displays. 

2  'T  is  like  the  precious  oil  of  old, 

Which,  poured  on  Aaron's  head, 
O'er  all  his  garment's  ample  fold 
In  grateful  fragrance  spread. 

3  Sweet  as  the  dew  on  herb  and  flower, 

That  silently  distils, 
At  evening's  soft  and  balmy  hour, 
On  Zion's  fruitful  hills. 

4  So  with  mild  influence  from  above 

Shall  promised  grace  descend, 
Till  universal  peace  and  love 
O'er  all  the  earth  extend. 

316.  S.  M.  Beddome. 

Christian  Unity. 

1  Let  party  names  no  more 

The  Christian  world  o'erspread  ; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 
Let  mutual  love  be  found  ; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  317. 

3  Let  envy,  and  ill  will 
Be  banished  far  away; 

Those  should  in  holy  friendship  dwell, 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 
Resemble  that  above; 

Where  streams  of  pleasure  always  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

317.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

Unity  of  the  Spirit  in  the  Bond  of  Peace. 

1  The  glorious  universe  around, 

The  heavens  with  all  their  train, 
Sun,  moon  and  stars,  are  firmly  bound 
In  one  mysterious  chain. 

2  The  earth,  the  ocean,  and  the  sky 

To  form  one  world  agree; 
Where  all  that  walk,  or  swim,  or  fly, 
Compose  one  family. 

3  God  in  creation  thus  displays 

His  wisdom  and  his  might. 
While  all  his  works  with  all  his  Ways 
Harmoniously  unite. 

4  In  one  fraternal  bond  of  love, 

One  fellowship  of  mind, 
The  saints  below  and  saints  above 
Their  bliss  and  glory  find. 

5  Here,  in  their  house  of  pilgrimage, 

Thy  statutes  are  their  song; 
There,  through  one  bright,  eternal  age, 
Thy  praises  they  prolong. 


318.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

6  Lord,  may  our  union  form  a  part, 
Of  that  thrice  happy  whole; 
Derive  its  pulse  from  thee  the  heart, 
Its  life  from  thee  the  soul. 


318.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Hidden  Life  of  the  Christian. 

1  0  happy  soul,  that  lives  on  high, 

While  men  lie  grovelling  here! 
His  hopes  are  fixed  above  the  sky, 
And  faith  forbids  his  fear. 

2  His  conscience  knows  no  secret  stings, 

While  grace  and  joy  combine 
To  form  a  life,  whose  holy  springs 
Are  hidden  and  divine. 

3  He  waits  in  secret  on  his  God ; 

His  God  in  secret  sees; 
Let  earth  be  all  in  arms  abroad, 
He  dwells  in  heavenly  peace. 

4  His  pleasures  rise  from  things  unseen, 

Beyond  this  world  and  time; 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  ears  have  been, 
Nor  thoughts  of  mortals  climb. 

5  He  wants  no  pomp  nor  royal  throne 

To  raise  his  honours  here: 
Content  and  pleased  to  live  unknown, 
Till  Christ  his  life  appear. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  319,    320> 

319.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 
Communion  with  God  and  Christ 

1  Our  heavenly  Father  calls, 
And  Christ  invites  us  near; 

With  both  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet, 
And  our  communion  dear. 

2  God  pities  all  my  griefs; 
He  pardons  every  day; 

Almighty  to  protect  my  soul, 
And  wise  to  guide  my  way. 

3  Jesus,  my  living  head, 

I  bless  thy  faithful  care; 
Mine  advocate  before  the  throne, 
And  my  forerunner  there. 

4  Here  fix,  my  roving  heart, 
Here  wait,  my  warmest  love, 

Till  the  communion  be  complete 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 

320.  C.    M.  J.  Newton. 

Confidence  in  God.  y 

1  0  happy  they  who  know  the  Lord, 

With  whom  he  deigns  to  dwell ; 
He  feeds  and  cheers  them  by  his  word, 
His  arm  supports  them  well. 

2  To  them,  in  each  distressing  hour, 

His  throne  of  grace  is  near; 
And  when  they  plead  his  love  and  power, 
He  stands  engaged  to  hear. 
23 


321.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

3  He  helped  his  saints  in  ancient  days 

Who  trusted  in  his  name; 
And  we  can  witness  to  his  praise, 
His  love  is  still  the  same. 

4  His  presence  sweetens  all  our  cares, 

And  makes  our  burdens  light; 

A  word  from  him  dispels  our  fears, 

And  gilds  the  gloom  of  night. 

5  Lord,  we  expect  to  suffer  here, 

Nor  would  we  dare  repine; 
But  give  us  still  to  find  thee  near, 
And  own  us  still  for  thine. 

6  Let  us  enjoy  and  highly  prize 

The  tokens  of  thy  love, 
Till  thou  shalt  bid  our  spirits  rise 
To  worship  thee  above. 

321.  L.  M.  J.Newton. 

Contentment  and  Trust  in  God. 

1  Be  still,  my  heart!  these  anxious  cares 
To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns  and  snares  * 
They  cast  dishonour  on  thy  Lord, 

And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear? 
How  canst  thou  want  if  he  provide, 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide? 

3  Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call ; 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  past, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last? 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  322. 

4  He  who  has  helped  me  hitherto 
Will  help  me  all  my  journey  through, 
And  give  me  daily  cause  to  raise 
New  trophies  to  his  endless  praise. 

5  Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road, 
It  leads  thee  home  apace  to  God  ; 
Then  count  thy  present  trial  small, 
For  heaven  will  make  amends  for  all. 


322.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Holiness  and  Grace. 

1  So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  hrnours  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  the  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride; 

While  justice,  temperance,  truth  and  love, 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 


323,  324.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

323.       S.  M.       cowper 

Dependence  on  God. 

1  To  keep  the  lamp  alive, 

,  With  oil  we  fill  the  bowl ; 
'T  is  water  makes  the  willow  thrive, 
And  grace  that  feeds  the  soul. 

2  The  Lord's  unsparing  hand 
Supplies  the  living  stream; 

It  is  not  at  our  own  command, 
But  still  derived  from  him. 

3  Man's  wisdom  is  to  seek 
His  strength  in  God  alone; 

And  even  an  angel  would  be  weak, 
Who  trusted  in  his  own. 

4  Retreat  beneath  his  wings, 
And  in  his  grace  confide; 

This  more  exalts  the  King  of  kings, 
Than  all  your  works  beside. 

5  In  God  i?  all  our  store, 
Grace  issues  from  his  throne; 

Whoever  says,  c  I  want  no  more,' 
Confesses  he  has  none. 


324.  CM.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Happiness  of  Trusting  in  God.    Ps.  33. 

'T  is  God,  who  those  that  trust  in  him 

Beholds  with  gracious  eyes; 
He  frees  their  soul  from  death,  their  want 

In  time  of  dearth  supplies. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  325- 

2  How  happy  then  are  they,  to  whom 

The  Lord  for  God  is  known! 
Whom  he,  from  all  the  world  besides, 
Has  chosen  for  his  own. 

3  Oar  souls  on  God  with  patience  wait; 

Our  help  and  shield  is  he: 
Then,  Lord,  still  let  our  hearts  rejoice, 
Because  we  trust  in  thee. 

4  The  riches  of  thy  mercy,  Lord, 

Do  thou  to  us  extend ; 
Since  we,  for  all  we  want  or  wish, 
On  thee  alone  depend. 

325.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Love  to  God. 

1  Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast: 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge — alas!   *t  is  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease; 
*T  is  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

4  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  see  our  gracious  God. 
23*       " 


326,   327.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

326.        C.  M.        Rippon'sCoi 

Holiness  to  the  Lord. 

1  Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name 

Of  our  eternal  King  ; 
Thrice  holy  Lord,  the  angels  cry; 
Thrice  holy,  let  us  sing. 

2  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 

And  truth  is  his  delight; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  his  sight. 

3  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind 

Pay,  0  my  soul,  to  God ; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

4  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach, 
A  broken  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  the  best  forms  of  speech. 

5  Thou  holy  God  !  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free; 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight, 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 

327.  L.  M.  J.  Roscoe 

Entire  Trust  in  God. 

1   How  rich  the  blessings,  O  my  God, 
Which  teach  this  grateful  heart  to  glow, 
How  kindly  poured,  and  free  bestowed. 
The  rivers  of  thy  mercy  flow ' 


THE     CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

2  How  calmly  rolls  the  sea  of  life; 
Secure  in  thine  immortal  trust, 

The  soul  has  hushed  her  secret  strife. 
Nor  longer  shudders  at  the  dust. 

3  Though  sorrow's  cloud  awhile  o'ercast 
The  dawn  of  earthly  hope  and  joy, 
She  knows  that  it  must  soon  be  past, 
And  will  unveil  eternity. 

4  Then  virtue's  humble  toil  and  prayer 
Shall  stand  acknowledged  at  thy  throne, 
Triumphant  over  eartlily  care; 

And  the  blest  record  thou  wilt  own. 


328.  L.  JVI.  Doddridge. 

Service  of  God. 

1  My  gracious  God,  I  own  thy  right 
To  every  service  I  can  pay; 

And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 
To  hear  thy  dictates,  and  obey. 

2  What  is  my  being  but  for  thee, 
Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  end  ? 
Thy  ever-smiling  face  to  see, 

And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  friend  ? 

3  Thy  work  my  hoary  age  shall  bless, 
"When  youthful  vigor  is  no  more; 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess 
Thy  love  hath  animating  power. 


320,  330.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 


329.  L.  M.  Norton. 

Trust  and  Submission. 

1  My  God,  I  thank  thee!  may  no  thought 
E'er  deem  thy  chastisements  severe; 
But  may  this  heart,  by  sorrow  taught, 
Calm  each  wild  wish,  each  idle  fear. 

2  Thy  mercy  bids  all  nature  bloom; 
The  sun  shines  bright,  and  man  is  gay 
Thine  equal  mercy  spreads  the  gloom, 
That  darkens  o'er  his  little  day. 

3  Full  many  a  throb  of  grief  and  pain 
Thy  frail  and  erring  child  must  know 
But  not  one  prayer  is  breathed  in  vain, 
Nor  does  one  tear  unheeded  flow. 

4  Thy  various  messengers  employ; 
Thy  purposes  of  love  fulfil ; 
And,  mid  the  wreck  of  human  joy, 
Let  kneeling  faith  adore  thy  will. 


330.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Retirement  and  Meditation. 

1  My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee: 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go? 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense: 

One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence: 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone: 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

331.        C.  M.        cowper. 

Religious  Retirement. 

1  Far  from  the  world,  0  Lord  !  I  flee, 

From  strife  and  tumult  far; 
From  scenes,  where  sin  is  waging  still 
Its  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  prayer  and  praise  agree; 
And  seem  by  thy  sweet  bounty  made 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  There,  if  thy  spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode; 
0  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
She  communes  with  her  God. 

4  There,  like  the  nightingale,  she  pours 

Her  solitary  lays; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 

5  Author  and  Guardian  of  my  life, 

Sweet  source  of  light  divine, 
And  all  harmonious  names  in  one, 
My  Father — thou  art  mine! 


332,    333.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

6  What  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and  what  love, 
A  boundless,  endless  store, 
Shall  echo  through  the  realms  above, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


332.  C  M.  Doddridge. 
He  that  hath  the  Son  hath  Life. 

1  0  happy  Christian,  who  can  boast 

'  The  son  of  God  is  mine!' 
Happy,  though  humbled  in  the  dust; 
Rich  in  this  gift  divine. 

2  He  lives  the  life  of  heaven  below, 

And  shall  for  ever  live; 
Eternal  streams  from  Christ  shall  flow 
And  endless  vigour  give. 

3  That  life  we  ask  with  bended  knee, 

Nor  will  the  Lord  deny; 
Nor  will  celestial  mercy  see 
Its  humble  suppliants  die. 

4  That  life  obtained,  for  praise  alone 

We  wish  continued  breath; 
And  taught  by  blest  experience,  own 
That  praise  can  live  in  death. 

333.  S.  M.  Anonymous. 

The  Blessing  of  Meekness. 

1      'Blest  are  the  meek,'  he  said, 
Whose  doctrine  is  divine; 
The  humble-minded  earth  possess, 
And  bright  in  heaven  will  shine. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  334 

2  While  here  on  earth  they  stay, 
Calm  peace  with  them  shall  dwell ; 

And  cheerful  hope  and  heavenly  joy 
Beyond  what  tongue  can  tell. 

3  The  God  of  peace  is  theirs; 
They  own  his  gracious  sway; 

And  yielding  all  their  wills  to  him, 
His  sovereign  laws  obey. 

4  No  angry  passions  move, 
No  envy  fires  the  breast; 

The  prospect  of  eternal  peace 
Bids  every  trouble  rest. 

5  0  gracious  Father,  grant 
That  we  this  influence  feel, 

That  all  we  hope,  or  wish,  may  be 
Subjected  to  thy  will. 

334.  S.   M.  Doddridge. 

Ornament  of  a  meek  and  quiet  Spirit. 

1  How  glorious,  Lord,  art  thou! 
How  bright  thy  splendors  shine! 

Whose  rays,  reflected,  gild  thy  saints 
With  ornaments  divine. 

2  With  lowliness  and  love, 
Wisdom  and  courage  meet; 

The  grateful  heart,  the  cheerful  eye, 
How  reverend  and  how  sweet! 

3  In  beauties  such  as  these, 
Thy  children  now  are  drest; 

But  brighter  habits  shall  they  wear 
In  regions  of  the  blest 


335,    336  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

335.  C.  M.  Watt,. 

Humility  and  Submission.       Ps.  131. 

1  Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart? 

Search,  gracious  God,  and  see; 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part? 
Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 

2  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  still, 

And  all  my  carriage  mild  ; 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will, 
And  quiet  as  a  child. 

3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind 

Shall  have  a  large  reward  : 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resigned, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 


336.       L*  M.       Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 
Meekness  and  Lowliness  of  Heart.      Ps.  131. 

1  (  Oh  learn  of  me,'  the  Saviour  cried, 
1  Oh  learn  of  me,  ye  sons  of  pride; 
For  I  am  lowly,  humble,  meek, 

No  haughty  looks  high  thoughts  bespeak ! ' 

2  Yes,  blest  Immanuel !  thou  wast  mild, 
Patient,  and  gentle  as  a  child ; 

And  they  who  would  thy  kingdom  see, 
Must  meek  and  lowly  be  like  thee. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  337,    338 

337.  L.     M.  E.VFIELD. 

Humility. 

1  Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay, 
Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the  shroud, 

Lives  but  the  insect  of  a  day — 

0  why  should  mortal  man  be  proud  ? 

2  His  brightest  visions  just  appear, 
Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found ; 
The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear, 
A  breath  may  level  with  the  ground. 

3  By  doubt  perplexed,  in  error  lost, 
With  trembling  step  he  seeks  his  way: 
How  vain  of  wisdom's  gift  the  boast ! 
Of  reason's  lamp,  how  faint  the  ray! 

4  Follies  and  sins,  a  countless  sum, 
Are  crowded  in  life's  little  span: 
How  ill,  alas!  does  pride  become 
That  erring,  guilty  creature,  man ! 

5  God  of  my  life!  Father  divine! 
Give  me  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  : 
In  modest  worth,  0  let  me  shine, 
And  peace  in  humble  virtue  find. 

338.  -L^  M.  Doddridge. 
Christian  Patience. 

1  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  heirs  of  hope, 
And  let  his  word  support  your  souls; 
Well  can  he  bear  your  courage  up, 
And  all  vour  foes  and  fears  control. 
'  24 


339. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 


2  He  waits  bis  own  well-chosen  hour 
The  intended  mercy  to  display: 
And  his  paternal  pities  move, 
While  wisdom  dictates  the  delay. 

3  Blest  are  the  humble  souls,  that  wait 
With  sw^et  submission  to  his  will ; 
Harmonious  all  their  passions  move, 
And  in  the  midst  of  storms  are  still ; — 

4  Still,  till  their  Father's  well-known  voice 
Wakens  their  silence  into  songs; 

Then  earth  grows  vocal  with  his  praise, 
And  heaven  the  grateful  shout  prolongs. 

339.  C  M.  Watts. 

Liberality  rewarded.         Ps.  112. 

1  Happy  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 

And  follows  his  commands; 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need, 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  No  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 

His  well  established  mind  ; 
His  soul  to  God,  his  refuge,  flies, 
And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 

4  In  times  of  general  distress, 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  340,    341, 

5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 
Remain  before  the  Lord  : 
Honour  on  earth,  and  joys  above, 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

340.       L.  M.       Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

The  Blessings  of  Charity.        Ps.  41. 

1  How  blest  are  they  who  daily  prove, 
By  acts  of  charity  and  love, 

The  fervent  gratitude  they  owe 

To  Him  from  whom  all  blessings  flow. 

2  In  hours  of  sickness,  or  of  pain, 
God  will  their  fainting  souls  sustain; 
Bright  hopes  shall  cheer  the  bed  of  death, 
Sweet  peace  attend  their  parting  breath. 

3  When,  summoned  from  the  silent  tomb, 
The  assembled  world  await  their  doom, 
These  shall  behold  their  Saviour's  face 
Beaming  with  smiles  of  heavenly  grace; 

4  And  from  his  lips  their  raptured  ear 
Shall  this  their  gracious  sentence  hear, 
Come,  0  ye  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
Come,  and  receive  your  bright  reward. 


341.  C.  M.  J.  Newton. 

True  and  false  Zeal. 

1  Zeal  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame 
The  fire  of  love  supplies; 
While  that  which  often  bears  the  name, 
Is  self,  in  u  disguise. 


342.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

2  True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild, 

Can  pity  and  forbear; 
The  false  is  headstrong,  fierce  and  wild, 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 

3  While  zeal  for  truth  the  Christian  warms, 

He  knows  the  worth  of  peace; 
But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms, 
Its  party  to  increase. 

4  Self  may  its  poor  reward  obtain, 

And  be  applauded  here; 
But  zeal  the  best  applause  will  gain 
When  Jesus  shall  appear. 

5  0  God,  the  idol  self  dethrone, 

And  from  our  hearts  remove; 
And  let  no  zeal  by  us  be  shown, 
But  that  which  springs  from  love. 

342.  L.  M.  Scott. 

Forms  of  Devotion  vain  without  Virtue. 

1  The  uplifted  eye,  and  bended  knee, 
Are  but  vain  homage,  Lord,  to  thee: 
In  vain  our  lips  thy  praise  prolong, 
The  heart  a  stranger  to  the  song. 

2  Can  rites,  and  forms,  and  flaming  zeal, 
The  breaches  of  thy  precepts  heal  ? 
Or  fasts  and  penance  reconcile 

Thy  justice,  and  obtain  thy  smile? 

3  The  pure,  the  humble,  contrite  mind, 
Sincere,  and  to  thy  will  resigned, 
To  thee  a  nobler  offering  yields, 
Than  Sheba's  groves,  or  Sharon's  fields 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  343,  344 

4  Love  God  and  man — this  great  command 
Doth  on  eternal  pillars  stand: 
This  did  thine  ancient  prophets  teach, 
And  this  thy  well-beloved  preach. 

343.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Walking  by  Faith. 

1  'T  is  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 
We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies; 
She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  flies, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 
While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray; 
Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abraham,  by  divine  command, 
Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God : 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

344.  7S  M.  J.  Taylor. 

The  accepted  Offering. 

1  Father  of  our  feeble  race, 
Wise,  beneficent,  and  kind, 
Spread  o'er  nature's  ample  face, 
Flows  thy  goodness  unconfined: 

24* 


345.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

Musing  in  the  silent  grove, 
Or  the  busy  walks  of  men, 
Still  we  trace  thy  wondrous  love, 
Claiming  large  returns  again. 

2  Lord,  what  offering  shall  we  bring, 
At  thine  altars  when  we  bow? 
Hearts,  the  pure  unsullied  spring, 
Whence  the  kind  affections  flow; 
Soft  compassion's  feeling  soul, 
By  the  melting  eye  expressed; 
Sympathy,  at  whose  control, 
Sorrow  leaves  the  wounded  breast; 

3  Willing  hands  to  lead  the  blind, 
Bind  the  wounded,  feed  the  poor; 
Love,  embracing  all  our  kind, 
Chanty,  with  liberal  store: 
Teach  us,  0  thou  heavenly  King, 
Thus  to  show  our  grateful  mind, 
Thus  the  accepted  offering  bring, 
Love  to  thee,  and  all  mankind. 

345.       L.  M.       drummond. 

Faith  without  Works  is  dead. 

t  As  body  when  the  soul  has  fled, 
As  barren  trees,  decayed  and  dead, 
Is  faith;  a  hopeless,  lifeless  thing, 
If  not  of  righteous  deeds  the  spring. 

2  One  cup  of  healing  oil  and  wine, 
One  tear-drop  shed  on  mercy's  shrine, 
Is  thrice  more  grateful,  Lord,  to  thee, 
Than  lifted  eye  or  bended  knee. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  34G. 

6  To  doers  only  of  the  word. 
Propitious  is  the  righteous  Lord  ; 
He  hears  their  cries,  accepts  their  prayers, 
And  heals  their  wounds,  and  soothes  their  cares. 

4  In  true  and  genuine  faith,  we  trace 
The  source  of  every  christian  grace; 
Within  the  pious  heart  it  plays, 

A  living  fount  of  joy  and  praise. 

5  Kind  deeds  of  peace  and  love,  betray 
Where'er  the  stream  has  found  its  way; 
But  where  these  spring  not  rich  and  fair, 
The  stream  has  never  wandered  there. 

346.  L.  M.  Watts. 

All  Things  vain  without  Love. 

i   Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found 
Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell ; 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store, 
To  feed  the  cravings  of  the  poor; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 
To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name; 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain: 
Not  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  works  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 


347,  348.  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

347.  C  M.         Christian  Psalmiit. 

Faith,  Hope  and  Charity. 

1  Faith,  hope,  and  love,  now  dwell  on  earth, 

And  earth  by  them  is  blest ; 
But  faith  and  hope  must  yield  to  love, 
Of  all  the  graces  best. 

2  Hope  shall  to  full  fruition  rise, 

And  faith  be  sight  above; 
These  are  the  means,  but  this  the  end, 
For  saints  forever  love. 

348.  C  M.  Roscoe. 

The  two  great  Commandments. 

1  This  is  the  first  and  great  command — 

To  love  thy  God  above; 
And  this  the  second — as  thyself 
Thy  neighbour  thou  shalt  love. 

2  Who  is  my  neighbour  ?     He  who  wants 

The  help  which  thou  canst  give; 
And  both  the  law  and  prophets  say 
This  do,  and  thou  shalt  live. 


CONFESSION  AND  PENITENCE. 


349.  7S  M.  J.  Taylor. 

Sins  confessed  and  mourned. 

1  God  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 
Hear  our  sad  repentant  song; 
Sorrow  dwells  on  every  face, 
Penitence  on  every  tongue. 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 
Talents  wasted,  time  mispent; 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent: 

3  Foolish  fears,  and  fond  desires, 
Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain: 

4  These,  and  every  secret  fault, 
Filled  with  grief  and  shame  we  own; 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 
Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 

5  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 
Hear  our  sad  repentant  songs; 
0  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 
Thou  to  whom  all  praise  belongs. 


350,  351.       CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE. 

350.        L.  M.       beddome. 

Inconstancy  lamented. 

1  The  wandering  star  and  fleeting  wind 
Are  emblems  of  the  fickle  mind  ; 
The  morning  cloud  and  early  dew 
Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view. 

2  But  cloud  and  wind,  and  dew  and  star, 
Only  a  faint  resemblance  bear; 

Nor  can  there  aught  in  nature  be 
So  changeable  and  frail  as  we. 

3  Our  outward  walk  and  inward  frame, 
Are  scarcely  through  an  hour  the  same; 
We  vow,  and  straight  our  vows  forget, 
And  then  those  very  vows  repeat. 

4  With  contrite  hearts,  Lord,  we  confess 
Our  folly  and  unsteadfastness; 

When  shall  these  hearts  more  stable  be, 
Fixed  by  thy  grace  alone  on  thee! 

351.       C.  M.       cowpeb. 

Human  Frailty. 

1  Weak  and  irresolute  is  man: 

The  purpose  of  today, 
Woven  with  pains  into  his  plan, 
Tomorrow  rends  away. 

2  Some  foe  to  his  upright  intent 

Finds  out  his  weaker  part; 
Virtue  engages  his  assent, 
But  pleasure  wins  his  heart. 


CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE.       352,    1353 

3  Bound  on  a  voyage  of  awful  length, 

Through  dangers  little  known; 
A  stranger  to  superior  strength, 
Man  vainly  trusts  his  own. 

4  But  oars  alone  can  ne'er  prevail 

To  reach  the  distant  coast; 
The  breath  of  heaven  must  swell  the  sail, 
Or  all  the  toil  is  lost. 

3.52.  7S  M.  Merrick. 

Seeking  a  clean  Heart.         Ps.  19 

1  Blest  Instructer,  from  thy  ways 
Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  strays? 
Purge  me  from  the  guilt  that  lies 
Wrapt  within  my  heart's  disguise. 

2  Let  my  tongue,  from  error  free, 
Speak  the  words  approved  by  thee; 
To  thy  all  observing  eyes, 

Let  my  thoughts  accepted  rise. 

3  While  I  thus  thy  name  adore, 
And  thy  healing  grace  implore, 
Blest  Redeemer,  bow  thine  ear, 
God,  my  strength,  propitious  hear. 

353.         L.  Mi   61.        Wesley's  Col. 
Imploring  Forgiveness  and  Renewal  of  Heart, 
1   Forgive  us,  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
Our  multitude  of  sins  forgive! 
And  for  thy  own  possession  take, 
And  bid  us  to  thy  glory  live: 
Live  in  thy  sight,  and  gladly  prove 
Our  faith,  by  our  obedient  "love 


364.  CONFESSION    AND    TENITENCE. 

2  The  covenant  of  forgiveness  seal, 
And  all  thy  mighty  wonders  show! 
Our  hidden  enemies  expel, 

And  conquering  them  to  conquer  go, 
Till  all  of  pride  and  wrath  be  slain, 
And  not  one  evil  thought  remain ! 

3  0  put  it  in  our  inward  parts, 
The  living  law  of  perfect  love! 
Write  the  new  precept  on  our  hearts; 
We  shall  not  then  from  thee  remove, 
Who  in  thy  glorious  image  shine, 
Thy  people,  and  for  ever  thine! 


354.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Seeking  Forgiveness.        Ps.  51. 

0  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

1  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight: 
Thine  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more. 

A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring; 
The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 


CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE.       355,  356. 

0  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  ! 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord  my  strength  and  righteousness. 


355.  L.  M.  Watts. 

A  Penitent  pleading  for  Pardon.       Ps.  51 

1  Show  pity,  Lord  ;  0  Lord,  forgive; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live: 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace : 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound, 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

3  0  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean: 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  Yet,  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

356.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Cleanse  thou  me  from  secret  Faults. 

1   Searcher  of  hearts,  before  thy  face 
I  all  my  soul  display; 
And,  conscious  of  its  innate  arts, 
Intreat  thy  strict  surrey. 
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367  CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE. 

2  If,  lurking  in  its  inmost  folds, 

I  any  sin  conceal, 
0!  let  a  ray  of  light  divine 
The  secret  guile  re\~3al. 

3  If,  tinctured  with  that  odious  gall, 

Unknowing  I  remain, 
Let  grace,  like  a  pure  silver  stream, 
Wash  out  the  hateful  stain. 

4  If,  in  these  fatal  fetters  bound, 

A  wretched  slave  I  lie, 
Smite  off  my  chains,  and  wake  my  soul 
To  light  ani  liberty. 

5  To  humble  penitence  and  prayer 

Be  gentle  pity  given; 
Speak  ample  pardon  to  my  heart, 
And  seal  its  claim  to  heaven. 

357.       C.  M.       h.  h.  mii.mav. 

Praying  for  Divine  Help. 

1  Oh  help  us,  Lord  !  each  hour  of  need 

Thy  heavenly  succour  give; 
Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live. 

2  Oh  help  us,  when  our  spirits  bleed, 

With  contrite  anguish  sore, 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
Oh  help  us, Lord,  the  more. 

3  Oh  help  us,  through  the  prayer  of  faith 

More  firmly  to  believe; 
For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 


CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE.       358,   359 

Oh  help  us,  Father!  from  on  high , 

We  know  no  help  but  thee; 
Oh  !  help  us  so  to  live  and  die, 

As  thine  in  heaven  to  be. 


358*       L»  M.       Christian  Psalmist, 
Amidst  Temptation. 

1  My  gracious  Lord!  whose  changeless  love 
To  me,  nor  earth  nor  death  can  part; 
When  shall  my  feet  forget  to  rove? 

Ah,  what  shall  fix  this  faithless  heart? 

2  Cold,  weary,  languid,  heartless,  dead, 
To  thy  dread  courts  I  oft  repair; 

By  conscience  dragged,  or  custom  led, 
I  come;  nor  know  that  God  is  there! 

3  0  God,  thy  sovereign  aid  impirt, 
And  guard  the  gifts  thyself  hast  given; 
My  portion  thou,  my  treasure  art, 
And  life,  and  happiness,  and  heaven. 

4  Would  aught  with  thee  my  wishes  share, 
Though  dear  as  life  the  idol  be, 

The  idol  from  my  breast  I  '11  tear, 
Resolved  to  seek  my  all  from  thee. 

359.        S.  M.        beddome. 

Hope  reviving. 

1     And  shall  I  sit  alone, 

Oppressed  with  grief  and  fear; 
To  God  my  Father  make  mv  moan, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear? 


860.  CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE. 

2  If  he  my  Father  be, 
His  pity  he  will  show; 

From  cruel  bondage  set  me  free, 
And  inward  peace  bestow. 

3  If  still  he  silence  keep, 
'T  is  but  my  faith  to  try; 

He  knows  and  feels  whene'er  I  weep, 
And  softens  every  sigh. 

4  Then  will  I  humbly  wait, 
Nor  once  indulge  despair; 

My  sins  are  great,  but  not  so  great 
As  his  compassions  are. 


360.  L.  M.  Moravia*. 

Hoping  for  Grace. 

1  My  soul  before  thee  prostrate  lies; 
To  thee,  her  source,  my  spirit  flies; 
My  wants  I  mourn,  my  chains  I  see; 
0  let  thy  presence  set  me  free! 

2  In  life's  short  day,  let  me  yet  more 
Of  thy  enlivening  power  implore; 
My  mind  must  deeper  sink  in  thee, 

My  foot  stand  firm,  from  wandering  free. 

3  One  only  care  my  soul  should  know, 
Father,  all  thy  commands  to  do: 
Ah!  deep  engrave  it  on  my  breast, 
That  I  in  thee  alone  am  blest. 


CONFESSION  AND  PENITENCE.   361,  362 

361.        L.  M.  61.        ep.  heber. 

Seeking  Refuge. 

Forth  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky, 
Lord,  to  thine  altar's  shade  we  fly; 
Forth  from  the  world,  its  hope  and  fear, 
Father,  we  seek  thy  shelter  here: 
Weary  and  weak,  thy  grace  we  pray: 
Turn  not,  0  Lord  !  thy  guests  away ! 

Long  have  we  roamed  in  want  and  pain, 
Long  have  we  sought  thy  rest  in  vain; 
Wildered  in  doubt,  in  darkness  lost, 
Long  have  our  souls  been  tempest  tost: 
Low  at  thy  feet  our  sins  we  lay; 
Turn  not,  0  Lord  !  thy  guests  away! 


362.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

Preparation  of  the  Heart. 

Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright, 
"With  reverence  and  with  fear: 

Though  dust  and  ashes  in  thy  sight, 
We  may,  we  must  draw  near. 

Burdened  with  guilt,  convinced  of  sin, 
In  weakness,  want,  and  wo, 

Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  go? 

God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  thee, 
With  broken  contrite  hearts; 

Give  what  thine  eye  delights  to  see, 
— Truth  in  the  inward  parts : — 
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363.  CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE. 

4  Give  deep  humility; — the  sense 

Of  godly  sorrow  give; 
— A  strong  desiring  confidence, 
To  hear  thy  voice  and  live; — 

5  Patience,  to  watch,  and  wait,  and  weep, 

Though  mercy  long  delay; 
Courage,  our  fainting  souls  to  keep, 
And  trust  thee,  though  thou  slay. 

6  Give  these, — and  then  thy  will  be  done 

Thus  strengthened  with  all  might, 
We,  by  thy  Spirit  and  thy  Son, 
Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 

363-  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Communing  with  our  Hearts. 

1  Return,  my  roving  heart,  return, 

And  chase  these  shadowy  forms  no  more; 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn, 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  Wisdom  and  pleasure  dwell  at  home; 
Retired  and  silent  seek  them  there; 
True  conquest  is  ourselves  t'  o'ercome, 
True  strength  to  break  temptation's  snare 

3  And  thou,  my  God,  whose  piercing  eye 
Distinct  survreys  each  deep  recess, 

In  these  abstracted  hours  draw  nigh, 
And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

4  Through  all  the  mazes  of  my  heart, 
My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide; 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
Till  all  be  searched  and  purified. 


CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE.       364,  365. 

5  Then,  with  the  visits  of  thy  love, 
Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer  ; 
Till  every  grace  shall  join  to  prove, 
That  God  hath  fixed  his  dwelling  there. 


364.  L»  M.  Montgomery. 

The  Soul  returning  to  God. 

1  Return,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest, 
From  vain  pursuits  and  maddening  cares; 
From  lonely  woes  that  wring  thy  breast, 
The  world's  allurements,  toils  and  snares. 

2  Return  unto  thy  rest,  my  soul, 

From  all  the  wanderings  of  thy  thought; 
From  sickness  unto  death  made  whole; 
Safe  through  a  thousand  perils  brought. 

S  Then  to  thy  rest,  my  soul,  return, 
From  passions  every  hour  at  strife; 
Sin's  works,  and  ways,  and  wages  spurn, 
Lay  hold  upon  eternal  life. 

4  God  is  thy  rest; — with  heart  inclined 
To  keep  his  word,  that  word  believe; 
Christ  is  thy  rest; — with  lowly  mind, 
His  light  and  easy  yoke  receive. 

365.         S.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Pardoning  Mercy  of  God.       Ps.  130. 

1     My  soul  with  patience  waits 
For  thee,  the  living  Lord ; 
My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built, 
Thy  never  failing  word. 


36G.  CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE. 

2  My  longing  eyes  look  out 
For  thine  enlivening  ray, 

More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 
To  spy  the  dawning  day. 

3  In  thee  I  trust,  my  God; 

No  bounds  thy  mercy  knows; 
The  plenteous  source  and  spring  from  which 
Eternal  succour  flows: 

4  Whose  friendly  streams  to  us 
Supplies  in  want  convey; 

A  healing  spring,  a  spring  to  cleanse, 
And  wash  our  guilt  away. 

366.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

The  Voice  of  Divine  Pardon. 

1  My  Father,  let  me  hear  thy  voice 

Pronounce  the  words  cf  peace,  _ 
And  all  my  warmest  powers  shall  join 
To  celebrate  the  grace. 

2  With  gentle  smile  call  me  thy  child, 

And  speak  my  sins  forgiven, 
The  accents  mild  shall  charm  mine  ear 
All  like  the  harps  of  heaven. 

3  Cheerful,  where'er  thy  hand  shall  lead, 

The  darkest  path  I  '11  tread  ; 
Cheerful  I  '11  quit  these  mortal  shores, 
And  mingle  with  the  dead. 

4  When  dreadful  guilt  is  done  away, 

No  other  fears  we  know; 
That  hand  which  scatters  pardons  down, 
Shall  crowns  of  life  bestow. 


CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE.       367,  368. 


367.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Salvation  only  in  God. 

1  How  long  shall  dreams  of  creature-bliss 

Our  flattering  hopes  employ? 
And  mock  our  fond,  deluded  eyes 
With  visionary  joy? 

2  Why,  from  the  mountains  and  the  hills 

Is  our  salvation  sought? 
"While  our  eternal  Rock  's  forsook, 
And  Israel's  God  forgot. 

3  The  living  spring  neglected  flows 

Full  in  our  daily  view, 
Yet  we,  with  anxious,  fruitless  toil, 
Our  broken  cisterns  hew. 

4  These  fatal  errors,  gracious  God, 

With  gentle  pity  see; 
To  thee  our  roving  eyes  direct, 
And  fix  our  hearts  on  thee. 

368.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Forgiveness  of  Sin  upon  Confession.        Ps.  32. 

0  blessed  souls  are  thev, 
V>  hose  sins  are  covered  o'er! 
Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more! 

2     They  mourn  their  follies  past, 
And  keep  their  hearts  with  care; 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 


360,    370.       CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 
I  felt  the  festering  wound  ; 

Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne; 
Our  help  in  times  of  deep  distress 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 


369.  L.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Forgiveness  of  Sin  upon  Confession,        Ps.  32. 

1  He  's  blessed  who  has  thy  pardon  gained, 
Whose  sins,  0  God,  no  more  appear; 
Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtained, 

And  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

2  No  sooner  I  my  wound  disclosed, 
The  guilt  that  tortured  me  within, 
But  thy  forgiveness  interposed, 
And  mercy's  healing  balm  poured  in. 

3  True  penitents  shall  thus  succeed, 

Who  seek  thee,  while  thou  may'st  be  found ; 
And,  from  the  common  deluge  freed, 
Shall  see  remorseless  sinners  drowned. 

370.  C.  M.  Mrs.  Carter. 

Mercy  of  God  to  the  Penitent. 

1   0  thou,  the  wretched's  sure  retreat, 
Who  dost  our  cares  control, 
And  with  the  cheerful  smile  of  peace 
Revive  the  fainting  soul ! 


CONFESSION    AND    PENITENCE.  371. 

Did  ever  thy  propitious  ear 

The  humble  plea  disdain? 
Or  when  did  plaintive  misery  sigh, 

Or  supplicate  in  vain? 

Oppressed  with  grief  and  shame,  dissolved 

In  penitential  tears, 
Thy  goodness  calms  our  anxious  doubts, 

And  dissipates  our  fears. 

From  that  olest  source,  propitious  hope 

Appears  serenely  bright, 
And  sheds  her  soft  and  cheering  beam 

O'er  sorrow's  dismal  night. 

Our  hearts  adore  thy  mercy,  Lord, 

And  bless  the  friendly  ray, 
Which  ushers  in  the  smiling  morn 

Of  everlasting  dav. 

371.  L.  j\I.  Doddridge. 

Wanderers  recovered.      Ps.  119. 

Lord,  we  have  wandered  from  thy  way, 
Like  foolish  sheep  have  gone  astray, 
Our  pleasant  pastures  we  have  left, 
And  of  their  guard  our  souls  bereft. 

Exposed  to  want,  exposed  to  harm, 
Far  from  our  gentle  shepherd's  arm; 
Nor  will  these  fatal  wanderings  cease, 
Till  thou  reveal  the  paths  of  peace. 

0  seek  thy.  thoughtless  servants,  Lord, 
Nor  let  us  quite  forget  thy  word ; 
Our  erring  feet  do  thou  restore, 
And  k^ep  us,  that  we  stray  no  more. 


372,  373.       CONFESSION   AND   penitence. 

372.       C.  M.       C.  Wesley. 
Vain  Repentances. 

1  Times  without  number  have  I  prayed, 

This  only  once  forgive; 
Relapsing  when  thy  hand  was  stayed, 
And  suffered  me  to  live: 

2  Yet  now  the  kingdom  of  thy  peace, 

Lord,  to  my  heart  restore; 
Forgive  my  vain  repentances, 
And  bid  me  sin  no  more. 


373.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Freedom  from  Sin  and  Misery  in  Heaven. 

1  Our  sins,  alas!  how  strong  they  be! 

And  like  a  violent  sea, 
They  break  our  duty,  Lord,  to  thee, 
And  hurry  us  away. 

2  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise! 

How  loud  the  tempests  roar! 
But  death  shall  land  our  weary  souls 
Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

3  There,  to  fulfil  his  sweet  commands, 

Our  speedy  feet  shall  move; 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  winged  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  There  shall  we  sit,  and  sing,  and  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  grace; 
Till  heavenly  raplures  fire  our  hearts, 
And  smile  in  every  fare 


DEVOUT  ASPIRATIONS  AND  AFFECTIONS. 


&74.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  Our  heavenly  Father,  hear 
The  prayer  we  offer  now: 

Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near, 
To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will 
On  earth  be  done  in  love, 

As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply, 
While  by  thy  word  we  live; 

The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power 
Our  feeble  hearts  defend  ; 

Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine,  then,  forever  be 
Glory  and  power  divine; 

The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 
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375,  376.  devout  affections. 

375.  L«  M.  Birmingham  Col. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

1  Father,  adored  in  worlds  above! 
Thy  glorious  name  be  hallowed  still; 
Thy  kingdom  come  in  truth  and  love; 
And  earth,  like  heaven,  obey  thy  will. 

2  Lord,  make  our  daily  wants  thy  care; 
Forgive  the  sins  which  we  forsake: 
In  thy  compassion  let  us  share, 

As  fellow  men  of  ours  partake. 

3  Evils  beset  us  every  hour; 
Thy  kind  protection  we  implore, 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power, 
The  glory  thine  for  evermore. 

376.         CM.        ,  H.  M.  Williams. 

Habitual  Devotion. 

1  While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power! 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled  ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  powers  of  thought  bestowed ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed- — 
That  mercy  I  adore! 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  bv  thee. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  377 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praiso, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favoured  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill : 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear; — 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  thee! 

377.  C.  M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Seeking  the  Presence  of  God. 

1  Continue,  Lord,  to  hear  my  voice, 

"Whene'er  to  thee  I  cry; 
In  mercy  dl  my  prayers  receive, 
Nor  my  request  deny. 

2  When  us  to  seek  thy  glorious  face 

Thou  kindly  dost  advise, — 
Thy  glorious  face  I  '11  always  seek, 
My  grateful  heart  replies. 

3  I  trusted  that  my  future  life 

Should  with  thy  love  be  crowned ; 
Or  else  my  fainting  soul  had  sunk, 
W*th  sorrow  compassed  round. 

4  God's  time  with  patient  faith  expect, 

And  he  '11  inspire  thy  breast 
With  inward  strength:  do  thou  thy  part, 
And  leave  to  him  the  rest. 


878.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 


3T8.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive. 

1  What  shall  we  ask  of  God  in  prayer? 

Whatever  good  we  want; 
Whatever  man  may  seek  to  share, 
Or  God  in  wisdom  grant. 

2  Father  of  all  our  mercies, — thou, 

In  whom  we  move  and  live, 
Hear  us  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling,  now. 
And  answer,  and  forgive. 

3  When  harassed  by  ten  thousand  foes, 

Our  helplessness  we  feel, 

0  give  the  weary  soul  repose, 

The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  When  dire  temptations  gather  round, 

And  threaten  or  allure, 
By  storm  or  calm,  in  thee  be  found 
A  refuge  strong  and  sure. 

5  When  age  advances,  may  we  grow 

In  faith,  in  hope,  and  love; 
And  walk  in  holiness  below 
To  holiness  above. 

6  When  earthly  joys  and  cares  depart, 

Desire  and  envy  cease, 
Be  thou  the  portion  of  our  heart, 
In  thee  may  we  have  peace. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  379.  380 

379.       L.  M.  6  1.       c.  weslvy. 

For  the  Influences  of  the  Spirit. 

1  I  want  the  spirit  of  power  within, 
Of  love,  and  of  a  healthful  mind  ; 
Of  power  to  conquer  every  sin, 
Of  love  to  God  and  all  mankind ; 
Of  health  that  pain  and  death  defies, 
Most  vigorous  when  the  body  d>es. 

2  0  that  the  Comforter  would  come, 
Nor  visit  as  a  transient  guest, 

But  fix  in  me  his  constant  home, 
And  keep  possession  of  my  breast; 
And  make  my  soul  his  loved  abode, 
The  temple  of  indwelling  God  ! 

380.  L.  M.  61.  Wesley's  Cou 

For  the  Direction  of  GocVs  Spirit. 

1  Leader  of  Israel's  host,  and  guide 
Of  all  who  seek  the  land  above, 
Beneath  thy  shadow  we  abide, 
The  cloud  of  thy  protecting  love; 

Our  strength  thy  grace,  our  rule  thy  wTord, 
Our  end  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

2  By  thine  unerring  Spirit  led, 
We  shall  not  in  the  desert  stray; 
We  shall  not  full  direction  need, 
Nor  miss  our  providential  way; 
As  far  from  danger  as  from  fear, 
While  love,  almighty  love,  is  near. 

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381,  382.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

881.  L.  M.  Sir  Walter  Scott. 

Imploring  the  constant  Presence  of  God. 

1   When  Israel,  of  the  Lord  beloved, 
Out  from  the  land  of  bondage  came, 
Her  father's  God  before  her  moved, 
An  awful  guide  in  smoke  and  flame. 

2  By  day,  along  the  astonished  lands 
The  cloudy  pillar  glided  slow; 

By  night,  Arabia's  crimsoned  sands 
Returned  the  fiery  column's  glow. 

3  Thus  present  still,  though  now  unseen, 
When  brightly  shines  the  prosperous  day, 
Be  thoughts  of  thee  a  cloudy  screen, 

To  temper  the  deceitful  ray! 

4  And  0,  when  gathers  on  our  path 

In  shade  and  storm  the  frequent  night, 
Be  thou,  long  suffering,  slow  to  wrath, 
A  burning  and  a  shining  light! 

382.  L.  M.  Browne. 

For  the  Guidance  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

1  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  thou  our  Guardian,  thou  our  Guide; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way 
Plant,  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  not  depart. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  3S3,    334 

2  Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God  ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  precepts  stray. 

4  Lead  cs  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  blest; 
Lead  us  to  neaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

383.  C.  M.  Watts. 

For  Fervency  of  Devotion. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  In  vain  we  tune  cur  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

3  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


384.  10S  M«  Dr.  Johxsow. 

hnploring  Divine  Light. 

0  thou  whose  power  o'er  moving  worlds  presidps, 
Whose  voice  created,  and  whose  wisdom  guides! 
On  darkling  man  in  pure  effulgence  shine, 
And  cheer  the  clouded  mind  with  light  divine' 


385.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

2  'T  is  thine  alone  to  calm  the  pious  breast 
With  silent  confidence,  and  holy  rest; 
From  thee,  great  God  !  we  spring,  to  thee  we  tend, 
Path,  motive,  guide,  original,  and  end. 


385.  L.  M.  61.  Moravian. 

Seeking  after  God. 

1  Thou  hidden  love  of  God,  whose  height, 
Whose  depth  unfathomed  no  man  knows; 
I  see  from  far  thy  beauteous  light, 

Inly  I  sigh  for  thy  repose. 

My  heart  is  pained  ;  nor  can  it  be 

At  rest,  till  it  find  rest  in  thee. 

2  Thy  secret  voice  invites  me  still 
The  sweetness  of  thy  yoke  to  prove; 
And  fain  I  would  ;   but  though  my  will 
Seem  fixed,  yet  wide  my  passions  rove; 
Yet  hindrances  strew  all  the  way; 

I  aim  at  thee,  yet  from  thee  stray. 

3  'T  is  mercy  all,  that  thou  hast  brought 
My  mind  to  seek  her  peace  in  thee: 
Yet,  while  I  seek,  but  find  thee  not, 
No  peace  my  wandering  soul  shall  see. 
0  when  shall  all  my  wanderings  end, 
And  all  my  steps  to  thee-ward  tend  ! 

4  Is  there  a  thing  beneath  the  sun, 

That  strives  with  thee  my  heart  to  share? 
Ah!  tear  it  thence,  and  reign  alone, 
The  Lord  of  every  motion  there! 
Then  shall  my  heart  from  earth  be  free, 
When  it  hath  found  repose  in  thee. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  386,    387. 


386.  C  M.  Watts. 

God  our  Portion  here  and  hereafter.  Ps.  73. 

1  God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 

My  help  forever  near, 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up, 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  this  dark  wilderness; 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

8  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 
And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint! 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

4  Behold  the  sinners,  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence,  die; 
Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

5  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad. 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 


387.         L.  M.        Tate&Bradt. 

God  our  Portion.  Ps.  73. 

1   Lord,  w7hom  in  heaven,  but  thee  alone, 
Have  I,  whose  favour  I  require? 
Throughout  the  spacious  earth  there  's  none 
That  I,  beside  thee   can  desire. 


388.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

2  My  trembling  flesh  and  aching  heart 
May  often  fail  to  succour  me; 

But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart, 
And  my  eternal  portion  be. 

3  For  they  that  far  from  thee  remove, 
Shall  into  sudden  ruin  fall : 

If  after  other  gods  they  rove, 

Thy  vengeance  shall  destroy  them  all. 

4  But  as  for  me,  't  is  good  and  just 
That  I  should  still  to  God  repair; 
In  him  I  always  put  my  trust, 

And  will  his  wondrous  works  declare. 


388.        8  &  7S  M.         Wesley's  Col. 
Divine  Love. 

1  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down! 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 
Father!  thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  longing  heart. 

2  Breathe,  0  breathe  thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast; 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit. 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest. 
Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive, 
Graciously  come  down,  and  never, 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  389,  390. 

389.  S.  M.  Watts 

Seeking  God.      Ps.  63. 

1  My  God,  permit  my  tongue 
This  joy',  to  call  thee  mine; 

And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

2  My  thirsty  fainting  soul 
Thy  mercy  does  implore; 

Not  travellers  in  desert  laiids, 
Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  For  life  without  thy  love 
No  relish  can  afford  ; 

No  joy  can  be  compared  to  this, 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 

4  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 
To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 

And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 

5  The  shadow  of  thy  wings 
My  soul  in  safety  keeps : 

I  follow  where  my  Father  leads, 
And  he  supports  my  steps. 

390.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Faith  in  Divine  Grace  and  Power.      Vs.  62. 

1    My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone; 
My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne: 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  strairs, 
My  soul  on  his  salvation  waits. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints,  in  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  his  face; 
When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-sufficient  aid. 

3  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declared, 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, 
'All  power  is  his  eternal  due; 

He  must  be  feared  and  trusted  too.' 

4  For  sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone; 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne: 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

391  .  L.  M.  6  1.  Moravian 

Living  to  God. 

1  0  draw  me,  Father,  after  thee, 
So  shall  I  run  and  never  tire; 

With  gracious  words  still  comfort  me; 
Be  thou  my  hope,  my  sole  desire: 
Free  me  from  every  weight;  nor  fear 
Nor  sin  can  come,  if  thou  art  here. 

2  From  all  eternity,  with  love 
Unchangeable  thou  hast  me  viewed  ; 
Ere  knew  this  beating  heart  to  move, 
Thy  tender  mercies  me  pursued; 
Ever  with  me  may  they  abide, 

And  close  me  in  on  every  side. 

3  In  suffering  be  thy  love  my  peace, 
In  weakness  be  thy  love  my  power; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 
My  God  !  in  that  important  hour, 

In  death  as  life  be  thou  my  guide, 

And  bear  me  through  death's  whelming  tide. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  392,    393 

392.  L.  M.  Montgomery. 

Following  after  God.        Ps.  63. 

1  0  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone; 
Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry, 
A  pilgrim  in  a  land  unknown, 

A  thirsty  land,  whose  springs  are  dry. 

2  Yet  through  this  rough  and  thorny  maze, 
I  follow  hard  on  thee,  my  God  ; 
Thine  hand  unseen  upholds  my  ways, 

I  lean  upon  thy  staff  and  rod. 

3  Thee,  in  the  watches  of  the  night, 
When  I  remember  on  my  bed, 

Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light, 
Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head. 

4  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love, 
Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me; 

For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above, 
Or  what  on  earth,  compared  with  thee? 

5  Praise  with  my  heart,  my  mind,  my  voice, 
For  all  thy  mercy  I  will  give; 

My  soul  shall  still  in  God  rejoice, 
My  tongue  shall  bless  thee  while  I  live. 

393.  L.     M.  TOPLADT. 

To  be  made  perfect  in  Divine  Love. 

1   0  that  my  heart  was  right  with  thee, 
And  loved  thee  with  a  perfect  love; 
0  that  my  Lord  would  dwell  In  me, 
And  never  from  his  seat  remove! 
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394.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

2  Father,  I  dwell  in  mournful  night, 
Till  thou  dost  in  my  heart  appear; 
Arise,  propitious  sun!  and  light 
An  everlasting  morning  there. 

3  0  let  my  prayer  acceptance  find, 
And  bring  the  mighty  blessing  down; 
Eye-sight  impart,  for  I  am  blind ; 
And  seal  me  thine  adopted  son. 

394.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Breathing  after  Holiness.        Ps.  119. 

1  0  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 

To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 
0  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 

2  0  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart! 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  mine  eyes; 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires,  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mme 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

5  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands; 

'T  is  a  delightful  road ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  395- 

395.  C.  M.  T.  Humphries. 

Lord,  remember  me. 

1  0  thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 

I  lift  my  soul  to  thee; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  When  on  my  aching  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
Thy  pardon  grant,  new  peace  impart: 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 
0  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day: 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  When  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  £rieC, 

This  feeble  body  see; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief; 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 

I  wait  thy  just  decree, 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 

6  And  when  before  thy  throne  I  stand, 

And  lift  my  soul  to  thee, 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  thy  right  hanC 
Good  Lord,  remember  me. 


396,  397.  devout  affections. 

396.  L.  M.  Moravian. 

For  Guardianship  and  Guidance. 

1  0  thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light; 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  pants  for  thee; 
0  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free! 

2  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray, 
Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way; 
No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  fraud,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

3  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  wo; 
0  God,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

4  If  rough  and  thorny  be  the  way, 
My  strength  proportion  to  my  day; 
Till  toil,  and  grief,  and  pain  shall  cease, 
Where  all  is  calm,  and  joy,  and  peace. 

397.  C.   M.  Doddridge. 

Seeking  the  Knowledge  of  God. 

1  Shine  forth,  Eternal  Source  of  light, 

And  make  thy  glories  known; 
Fill  our  enlarged  adoring  sight 
With  lustre  all  thy  own. 

2  Vain  are  the  charms,  and  faint  the  rays 

The  brightest  creatures  boast; 
And  all  their  grandeur  and  their  praise 
Is  in  thy  presence  lost. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

To  know  the  author  of  our  frame 

Is  our  sublimest  skill : 
True  science  is  to  read  thy  name, 

True  life  t'  obey  thy  will. 

For  this  I  long,  for  this  I  pray, 
And  following  on  pursue, 

Till  visions  of  eternal  day 
Fix  and  complete  the  view. 


398.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Joy  in  the  Presence  of  God.         Ps.  53. 

1  Shixe  on  our  souls,  eternal  God, 

With  rays  of  beauty  shine; 
0  let  thy  favor  crown  our  days, 
And  all  their  round  be  thine. 

2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain; 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give, 
If  thou  thy  love  restrain. 

S  With  thee  let  every  week  begin, 
With  thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  thee  each  fleeting  hour  improved, 
Since  each  by  thee  is  lent. 

4  Thus  cheer  us  through  this  desert  road, 
Till  all  our  labors  cease, 
And  Heaven  refresh  our  weary  souls 
With  everlasting  peace. 


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393. 


399,    400.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

o99.         v-"  JM.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

God  our  Portion  here  and  hereafter.         Ps.  73. 

1  Whom  have  we,  Lord,  in  heaven  but  thee, 

And  whom  on  earth  beside? 
Where  else  for  succour  can  we  flee, 
Or  in  whose  strength  confide? 

2  Thou  art  our  portion  here  below, 

Our  promised  bliss  above; 
Ne'er  may  our  souls  an  object  know 
So  precious  as  thy  love. 

3  When  heart  and  flesh,  0  Lord,  shall  fail, 

Thou  wilt  our  spirits  cheer, 
Support  us  through  life's  thorny  vale, 
And  calm  each  anxious  fear. 

4  Yes,  thou  shalt  be  our  guide  through  life, 

And  help  and  strength  supply; 
Sustain  us  in  death's  fearful  strife, 
And  welcome  us  on  high. 

400-  C.  M.  Tate  &  Bradt. 

Praising  God  in  all  Changes.         Ps.  34. 

1  Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all  who  are  distrest 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  401 

3  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just; 
Deliverance  he  affords  to  all 
Who  on  his  succour  trust. 

4  0  make  but  trial  of  his  love, — 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

5  Fear  him,  ye  saints;  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear: 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight — 
He  '11  make  your  wants  his  care. 

401.  C  M.         Heginbotham. 

Praising  God  in  all  Changes. 

1  Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love, 

My  Father  and  my  God; 
I  '11  sing  the  honors  of  thy  name, 
And  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

2  In  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  appear; 
Thy  mercies  gild  each  transient  scene, 
And  crown  each  lengthening  year. 

3  In  all  these  mercies  may  my  soul 

A  father's  bounty  see; 
Nor  let  the  gifts  thy  grace  bestows 
Estrange  my  heart  from  thee. 

4  Teach  me  in  time  of  deep  distress 

To  own  thy  hand,  my  God  ; 
And  in  submissive  silence  hear 
The  lessons  of  thy  rod. 


402. 


DEVOUT     AFFECTIONS. 


5  In  every  changing  state  of  life, 

Each  bright,  each  gloomy  scene, 
Give  me  a  meek  and  humble  mind, 
Still  equal  and  serene. 

6  Then  will  I  close  my  eyes  in  death 

Free  from  distressing  fear; 
For  death  itself  is  life,  my  God, 
If  thou  art  with  me  there. 

402.        L«   M.       Spirit  cf  the  Psalmb. 
The  Soul  panting  for  God.         Ps.  42. 

1  As  the  chased  hart,  midst  sultry  beams, 
Pants  for  the  brook's  refreshing  streams, 
So  thirst  our  souls,  0  Lord,  for  thee, 
So  long  thy  gracious  face  to  see. 

2  For  exiled  from  our  heavenly  home, 
We  here  as  weary  pilgrims  roam; 
With  toilsome  step,  and  progress  slow, 
Oft  doomed  to  tread  the  path  of  wo. 

3  Yet  why,  with  anxious  cares  oppressed, 
Should  doubt  or  sorrow  fill  the  breast? 
What  dangers  can  the  Christian  fear, 
With  thee  his  Saviour  ever  near? 

4  Not  only  in  the  noon  of  joy 

Thy  praise  shall  be  our  sweet  employ; 
But  e'en  affliction's  darkest  night 
Shall  humble  gratitude  excite. 

5  Yes,  we  will  bless  thee,  gracious  God, 
And  grateful  kiss  the  chastening  rod  ; 
Assured  its  heaviest  strokes  but  prove 
A  Father's  care,  a  Father's  love. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  403,    404 

403.         7S  M.  6  1.         Montgomery. 

The  Soul  panting  for  God.         Ps.  42. 

As  the  hart,  with  eager  looks, 
Panteth  for  the  water-brooks, 
So  ray  soul,  athirst  for  thee, 
Pants  the  living  God  to  see; 
When,  0  when,  with  filial  fear, 
Lord,  shall  I  to  thee  draw  near? 

Why  art  thou  east  down,  my  soul? 
God,  thy  God,  shall  make  thee  whole: 
Why  art  thou  disquieted  ? 
God  shall  lift  thy  fallen  head, 
And  his  countenance  benign 
Be  the  saving  health  of  thine. 


404.         L.  M.         Christian  Psalmist. 

For  the  continual  Help  of  God. 

1  Be  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  go; 
Teach  me  what  thou  wouldst  have  me  do; 
Suggest  whate'er  I  think  or  say; 

Direct  me  in  thy  narrow  way. 

2  Prevent  me,  lest  I  harbour  pride, 
Lest  I  in  mine  own  strength  confide; 
Show  me  my  weakness,  let  me  see 

I  have  my  power,  my  all  from  thee. 

S  Enrich  me  alway  with  thy  love; 
My  kind  protection  ever  prove; 
Thy  signet  put  upon  my  breast, 
And  let  thy  Spirit  on  me  rest. 


405.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

4  Assist  and  teach  me  how  to  pray; 
Incline  my  nature  to  obey; 

What  thou  abhorr'st  that  let  me  flee, 
And  only  love  what  pleases  thee. 

5  0  may  I  never  do  my  will, 
But  thine  and  only  thine  fulfil; 
Let  all  my  time  and  all  my  ways 
Be  spent  and  ended  to  thy  praise. 

405.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

Solo?non's  Prayer  for  Wisdom. 

1  Almighty  God,  in  humble  prayer 

To  thee  our  souls  we  lift; 
Do  thou  our  waiting  minds  prepare 
For  thy  most  needful  gift. 

2  We  ask  not  golden  streams  of  wealth 

Along  our  path  to  flow; 
We  ask  not  undecaying  health, 
Nor  length  of  years  below. 

3  We  ask  not  honors,  which  an  hour 

May  bring  and  take  away; 
We  ask  not  pleasure,  pomp,  and  power, 
Lest  we  should  go  astray. 

4  We  ask  for  wisdom: — Lord,  impart 

The  knowledge  how  to  live; 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart 
To  all  before  thee  give. 

5  The  young  remember  thee  in  youth, 

Before  the  evil  days! 
The  old  be  guided  by  thy  truth 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  wavs! 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  406>  407 

406.  C  M.  Cappe's  Selection. 

Prayer  for  Divine  Direction. 

1  Eternal  Source  of  life  and  light, 

Supremely  good  and  wise, 
To  thee  we  bring  our  grateful  vows, 
To  thee  lift  up  our  eyes. 

2  Our  dark  and  erring  minds  illume 

With  truth's  celestial  rays; 
Inspire  our  hearts  with  sacred  love, 
And  tune  our  lips  to  praise. 

3  Safely  conduct  us,  by  thy  grace, 

Through  life's  perplexing  road  ; 
And  place  us,  when  that  journey  's  o'er, 
At  thy  right  hand,  0  God  ! 

407.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Choosing  the  better  Part. 

1  Beset  with  snares  on  every  hand, 
In  life's  uncertain  path  I  stand  : 
Father  divine!  diffuse  thy  light, 

To  guide  my  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

2  Engage  this  roving,  treacherous  heart, 
Wisely  to  choose  the  better  part; 

To  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day, 
For  joys  that  none  can  take  away. 

3  Then  let  the  wildest  storms  arise; 
Let  tempests  mingle  earth  and  skies; 
No  fatal  shipwreck  shall  I  fear, 

But  all  mv  treasures  with  me  bear. 


408,  409.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

4  If  thou,  my  Father,  still  be  nigh, 
Cheerful  I  live,  and  joyful  die; 
Secure,  when  mortal  comforts  flee, 
To  find  ten  thousand  worlds  in  thee. 


408.  C.  M.  Episcopal  Cou 
For  Guidance  and  Protection. 

1  God  of  our  fathers!  by  whose  hand 

Thy  people  still  are  blessed, 
Be  with  us  through  our  pilgrimage, 
Conduct  us  to  our  rest. 

2  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide: 
G'lve  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

3  0  spread  thy  sheltering  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

4  Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  hand 

Our  humble  prayers  implore; 
And  thou,  the  Lord,  shalt  be  our  God, 
And  portion  evermore. 

409.  C  M.  Anonymous. 
Aspiration  after  a  holy  Life. 

1  Almighty  Maker!     Lord  of  all! 
Of  life  the  only  spring! 
Creator  of  unnumbered  worlds! 
Supreme,  eternal  King! 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  410. 

2  Drive  from  the  confines  of  my  heart 

Impenitence  and  pride; 
Nor  let  me,  in  forbidden  paths, 
With  thoughtless  sinners  glide. 

3  Whate'er  thine  all-discerning  eye 

Sees  for  thy  creature  fit, 
I  '11  bless  the  good,  and  to  the  ill 
Contentedly  submit. 

4  With  generous  pleasure  let  me  view 

The  prosperous  and  the  great; 
Malignant  envy  let  me  fly, 
And  odious  self-conceit. 

5  Let  not  despair,  nor  fell  revenge, 

Be  to  my  bosom  known: 
Ob!  give  me  tears  for  others'  woes, 
And  patience  for  my  own. 

6  Feed  me  with  necessary  food  : 

I  ask  not  wealth  or  fame: 
Give  me  an  eye  to  see  thy  will, 
A  heart  to  bless  thy  name. 

7  May  still  my  days  serenely  pass, 

Without  re-morse  or  care; 
And  growing  holiness  my  soul 
For  life's  last  hour  prepare. 

410.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Living  Waters. 

1   Blest  Spirit!  source  of  grace  divine! 
What  soul-refreshing  streams  are  thine: 
0  bring  these  healing  waters  nigh, 
Or  we  must  droop,  and  fall,  and  die. 

2S 


411.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

2  No  traveller  through  desert  lands, 
'Midst  scorching  suns,  and  burning  sands, 
More  eager  longs  for  cooling  rain, 

Or  pants  the  current  to  obtain. 

3  Our  longing  souls  aloud  would  sing, 
Spring  up,  celestial  fountain,  spring; 
To  a  redundant  river  flow, 

And  cheer  this  thirsty  land  below. 

4  May  this  blest  torrent  near  my  side 
Through  all  the  desert  gently  glide; 
Then,  in  Emanuel's  land  above, 
Spread  to  a  sea  of  joy  and  love. 


411.  S,  M.  Mme.  Guion. 

The  Water  of  Life. 

1  The  fountain  in  its  source, 
No  drought  of  summer  fears; 

The  farther  it  pursues  its  course, 
The  nobler  it  appears. 

2  But  shallow  cisterns  yield 
A  scanty,  short  supply; 

The  morning  sees  them  amply  filled, 
At  evening  they  are  dry. 

3  The  cisterns  T  forsake, 

0  Fount  of  bliss,  for  thee; 
My  thirst  with  living  waters  slake, 
And  drink  eternity. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.     -  412,  413. 

412.  L«  M.  Doddridge. 

Subjection  to  the  Father  of  our  Spirits. 

1  Eternal  Source  of  life  and  thougnt, 
Be  all  beneath  thyself  forgot: 

Whilst  thee,  great  Parent-mind  we  own, 
In  prostrate  homage  round  thy  thrOne. 

2  "Whilst  in  themselves  our  souls  survey 
Of  thee  some  faint  reflected  ray, 
They  wondering  to  their  father  rise; 

His  power  how  vast!  his  thoughts  how  wise! 

3  0  may  we  live  before  thy  face, 
The  willing  subjects  of  thy  grace; 
And  through  each  path  of  duty  move 
With  filial  awe,  and  filial  love. 


413.  L.  M.  Wesley's  Col. 

The  Bread  of  Life. 

1  Father,  supply  my  every  need  ; 
Sustain  the  life  thyself  bast  given; 
Oh!  grant  the  never-failing  bread, 

The  manna  that  comes  down  from  heaven* 

2  The  gracious  fruits  of  righteousness. 
Thy  blessings'  unexhausted  store, 
In  me  abundantly  increase, 

Nor  ever  let  me  hunger  more! 


414,  415.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 


414.  S.  M.  Patrick 

Holy  Desires. 

1  God,  who  is  just  and  kind, 
Will  those  who  err  instruct, 

And  to  the  paths  of  righteousness 
Their  wandering  steps  conduct. 

2  The  humble  soul  he  guides, 
Teaches  the  meek  his  way; 

Kindness  and  truth  he  shows  to  all 
Who  his  just  laws  obey. 

3  Give  me  the  tender  heart 
That  mixes  fear  with  love, 

And  lead  me  through  whatever  path 
Thy  wisdom  shall  approve. 

4  Oh!  ever  keep  my  soul 
From  error,  shame,  and  guilt; 

Nor  suffer  the  fair  hope  to  fail, 
Which  on  thy  truth  is  built. 

415.  L»  M.  Mrs.  Cotterim. 

Living  to  the  Glory  of  God. 

1  0  thou,  who  hist  at  thy  command, 
The  hearts  of  all  men  in  thy  hand  ! 
Our  wayward,  erring  hearts  incline 
To  have  no  other  will  but  thine. 

2  Our  wishes,  our  desires,  control ; 
Mould  every  purpose  of  the  soul ; 
O'er  all  may  we  victorious  be 

That  stands  between  ourselves  and  thon 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  416 

Thrice  blest  will  all  our  blessings  be, 
When  we  can  look  through  them  to  thee; 
When  each  glad  heart  its  tribute  pays 
Of  love,  and  gratitude,  and  praise. 

And  while  we  to  thy  glory  live, 
May  we  to  thee  all  glory  give, 
Until  the  final  summons  come, 
That  calls  thy  willing  servants  home. 

416.       S.  M.       Christian  Psalmist 
Doing  all  to  the  Glory  of  God. 

1  Teach  me,  my  God  and  King,- 
In  all  things  thee  to  see; 

And  what  I  do  in  any  thing, 
To  do  it  as  for  thee! 

2  To  scorn  the  senses'  sway, 
While  still  to  thee  I  tend  ; 

In  all  I  do  be  thou  the  way, — 
In  all  be  thou  the  end. 

3  All  may  of  thee  partake: 
Nothing  so  small  can  be, 

But  draws,  when  acted  for  thy  sake, 
Greatness  and  worth  from  thee. 

4  If  done  beneath  thy  laws, 
Even  servile  labours  shine; 

Hallowed  is  toil,  if  this  the  cause, 
The  meanest  work  divine. 


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417,    418.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

4  J  7.  CM.  Wesley'i  Co*; 

Thy  Kingdom  come. 

1  Father  of  me  and  all  mankind, 

And  all  the  hosts  above, 

Let  every  understanding  mind 

Unite  to  praise  thy  love. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come,  with  power  and  grace, 

To  every  heart  of  man: 
Thy  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness, 
In  all  our  bosoms  reign. 

3  The  righteousness  that  never  ends, 

But  makes  an  end  of  sin; 
The  joy  that  human  thought  transcends, 
Into  our  souls  bring  in. 

4  The  kingdom  of  established  peace, 

Which  can  no  more  remove; 
The  perfect  powers  of  Godliness, 
The  omnipotence  of  Love. 

418.  C.  M.         Cowpe*. 

Submission  to  the  Divine  Disposal. 

1  0  Lord!  my  best  desires  fulfil, 

And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command. 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears; 
Or  tremble  at  thy  gracious  hand, 
That  wipes  away  my  tears? 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  419. 

21  No!  let  me  rather  freely  yield 
What  most  I  prize,  to  thee, 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Nor  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way; 

Shall  I  resist  them  both? 
Short-sighted  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crushed  before  the  moth! 

5  But  ah!  my  inward  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway; 
Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

419.  C.  M.  Scott. 

Folly  of  Self-dependence. 

1  The  swift  not  always  in  the  race 

Shall  seize  the  crowning  prize; 
Not  always  wealth  and  honour  grace 
The  labor  of  the  wise. 

2  Fond  mortals  but  themselves  beguile 

When  on  themselves  they  rest: 
Blind  is  their  wisdom,  weak  their  toil. 
By  thee,  0  Lord,  unblest. 

3  Evil  and  good  before  thee  stand, 

Thy  missions  to  perform; 
The  blessing  comes  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  the  storm. 

4  0  Lord,  in  all  our  ways  we  '11  own 

Thy  providential  power, 
Intrusting  to  thy  care  alone 
The  lot  of  every  hour. 


420.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

420.  C  M.  Montgomery. 

Resignation. 

1  One  prayer  I  have,— all  prayers  in  one, 

When  I  am  wholly  thine; 
Thy  will,  my  God,  thy  will  be  done, 
And  let  that  will  be  mine. 

2  All-wise,  almighty,  and  all-good, 

In  thee  I  firmly  trust; 
Thy  ways,  unknown  or  understood, 
Are  merciful  and  just. 

3  May  I  remember  that  to  thee, 

Whate'er  I  have  I  owe; 
And  back  in  gr?titude  from  me, 
May  all  thy  bounties  flow. 

4  Thy  gifts  are  only  then  enjoyed, 

When  used  as  talents  lent; 
Those  talents  only  well  employed, 
When  in  thy  service  spent. 

5  And  though  thy  wisdom  takes  away, 

Shall  I  arraign  thy  will  ? 
No,  let  me  bless  thy  name,  and  say 
'The  Lord  is  gracious  still.' 

6  A  pilgrim  through  the  earth  I  roam, 

Of  nothing  long  possessed, 
And  all  must  fail  when  I  go  home, 
For  this  is  not  my  rest. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  421,  422- 


421.  C.  M.  Merrick. 
Acquiescence  in  the  Divine  Will. 

1  Author  of  good,  we  rest  on  thee: 

Thine  ever  watchful  eye 

Alone  our  real  wants  can  see, 

Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

2  In  thine  all  gracious  providence 

Our  cheerful  hopes  confide; 

0  let  thy  power  be  our  defence, 
Thy  love  our  footsteps  guide. 

3  And  since  by  passion's  force  subdued. 

Too  oft,  with  stubborn  will, 

We  blindly  shun  the  latent  good, 

And  grasp  the  specious  ill ; 

i  Not  what  we  wish,  but  what  we  want, 
Let  mercy  still  supply: 
The  good  unasked,  0  Father,  grant; 
The  ill,  though  asked,  deny. 

422.  S.  M.  Watts. 
Safety  in  God.       Ps.  61. 

1  When,  overwhelmed  with  grief, 
My  heart  within  me  dies, — 

Helpless,  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  Heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  0  lead  me  to  the  rock 
That  's  high  above  my  head, 

And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 


423.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

3  Within  thy  presence.  Lord, 
Forever  I  '11  abide: 

Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence. 
The  refuge  where  1  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 

423.       C.  M.       Noei.. 

Hope  in  Trouble. 

1  When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past, 

And  mourns  the  present  pain, 
'T  is  sweet  to  think  of  peace  at  last, 
And  feel  that  death  is  gain. 

2  'T  is  not  that  murmuring  thoughts  arise, 

And  dread  a  Father's  will ; 
'T  is  not  that  meek  submission  flies, 
And  would  not  suffer  still ; — 

3  It  is  that  heaven-born  faith  surveys 

The  path  that  leads  to  light, 
And  longs  her  eagle  plumes  to  raise, 
And  lose  herself  in  sight. 

4  It  is  that  harassed  conscience  feels 

The  pangs  of  struggling  sin; 
And  sees,  though  far,  the  hand  that  heals 
And  ends  the  strife  within. 

5  0  let  me  wing  my  hallowed  flight 

From  earth-born  wo  and  care, 
And  soar  above  these  clouds  of  night, 
My  Saviour's  bliss  to  share! 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  424>    425 

424*        C.   M«         Christian  Psalmist. 
Comfort  in  Trouble. 

1  When  floods  of  grief  assault  the  mind, 

And  o'er  the  conscience  roll, 
Where  shall  the  mourner  comfort  find 
To  soothe  his  troubled  soul  ? 

2  Lord,  thou  hast  said,  c  Seek  ye  my  face;' 

And  shall  we  seek  in  vain? 
And  will  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  we  complain? 

3  Ah!  no:  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 

Attends  the  mourner's  prayer; 

The  mourner  always  finds  a  place 

To  breathe  his  sorrows  there. 

4  Thy  Spirit  heals  the  troubled  soul, 

With  -i  il  y  fears  oppressed  : 
Thy  spirit  makes  the  wounded  whole, 
And  gives  the  weary  rest. 

425.        L.  M.        cowpeh. 

Peace  after  a  Storm.  ' 

1  When  darkness  long  has  veiled  my  mind, 
And  smiling  day  once  more  appears, 
Then,  my  Creator!  then  I  find 

The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 

2  Straight  I  upbraid  my  wandering  heart, 
And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 

Or  harbour  one  hard  thought  of  thee. 


426  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

3  0 !  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught 
What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn — 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat ! 
But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  0  my  God  !  one  look  from  thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will, 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
A.nd  thy  rebellious  child  is  still. 

426.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

God  speaking  Peace  to  his  People.         Ps.  85. 

1  Unite,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite 

In  silence  soft  and  sweet: 
And  thou,  my  soul,  sit  gently  down 
At  thy  great  Sovereign's  feet. 

2  Jehovah's  awful  voice  is  heard, 

Yet  gladly  I  attend  ; 
For  lo!  the  everlasting  God 
Proclaims  himself  my  friend. 

3  Harmonious  accents  to  my  soul 

The  sound  of  peace  convey; 
The  tempest  at  his  word  subsides, 
And  winds  and  seas  obey. 

4  By  all  its  joys,  I  charge  my  heart 

To  grieve  hfs  love  no  more; 
But,  charmed  by  melody  divine, 
To  give  ils  follies  o'er. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS,  427 

42T.  C  JYI.  Doddridge. 

Deliverances  celebrated.      Ps.  116. 

1  Look  back,  my  soul,  with  grateful  love 

On  what  thy  God  has  done; 
Praise  him  for  his  unnumbered  gifts, 
And  praise  him  for  his  Son. 

2  How  oft  hath  his  indulgent  hand 

My  flowing  eyelids  dried, 
And  rescued  from  impending  death, 
When  I  in  danger  cried  ! 

3  When  on  the  bed  of  pain  I  lay, 

With  sickness  sore  oppressed, 
How  oft  hath  he  assuaged  mv  srief, 
And  lulled  my  eyes  to  rest! 

4  Back  from  destruction's  yawning  pit 

At  his  command  I  came; 
He  fed  the  expiring  lamp  anew, 
And  raised  its  feeble  flame. 

5  My  broken  spirit  he  hath  cheered, 

When  torn  with  inward  grief; 
And,  when  temptations  pressed  me  sore 
Hath  brought  me  swift  relief. 

6  Still  will  I  walk  before  his  face, 

While  he  thi*  life  prolongs; 
Till  grace  shall  all  its  work  complete, 
And  teach  me  heavenly  songs. 


423,  429.  devout  affections 


428-  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

The  Best  of  the  grateful  Soul.       Ps.  1 1 6. 

1  Return,  my  soul,  and  seek  thy  rest 
Upon  thy  heavenly  Father's  breast: 
Indulge  me,  Lord,  in  that  repose 

The  soul  which  loves  thee  only  knows. 

2  Safe  in  thy  care,  I  fear  no  more 
The  tempest's  howl,  the  billows'  roar: 
Those  storms  must  shake  the  Almighty's  sea;, 
Which  violate  the  saints'  retreat. 

3  Thy  bounties,  Lord,  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  language  to  recount; 
From  morning  dawn  the  setting  sun 
Sees  but  my  work  of  praise  begun. 

4  Rich  in  ten  thousand  gifts  possessed, 
In  future  hopes  more  richly  blessed, 
I  '11  sit  and  sing,  till  death  shall  raise 
A  note  of  more  proportioned  praise. 


429.  C.  M.  Heginbotham. 

Praising  God  in  Life  and  Death. 

1  Mt  soul  shall  praise  thee,  0  my  God  ! 

Through  all  my  mortal  days; 
And  to  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise. 

2  In  each  bright  hour  of  peace  and  hope, 

Be  this  my  sweet  employ: 
Devotion  heightens  all  my  bliss, 
And  sanctifies  my  joy. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  430. 

When  gloomy  care  or  keen  distress 

Invades  my  throbbing  breast, 
My  tongue  shall  learn  to  speak  thy  praise, 

And  soothe  my  pains  to  rest. 

Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honours  of  my  God  ; 
My  life,  with  all  my  active  powers, 

Shall  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

And  though  these  lips  shall  cease  to  move, 
Though  death  shall  close  these  eyes, 

Yet  shall  my  soul  to  nobler  heights 
Of  joy  and  transport  rise. 

Then  shall  my  powers  in  endless  strains 

Their  grateful  tribute  pay: 
The  cheme  demands  an  angel's  tongue, 

And  an  eternal  day. 

430.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Days  of  the  Upright  known  to  God.         Ps.  37 

To  thee,  my  God,  my  days  are  known; 

My  soul  enjoys  the  thought; 
My  actions  all  before  thy  face, 

Nor  are  my  faults  forgot. 

Each  secret  breath  devotion  vents 

Is  vocal  to  thine  ear; 
And  all  my  walks  of  daily  life 

Before  thine  eye  appear. 

The  vacant  hour,  the  active  scene, 

Thy  mercy  shall  approve; 
And  every  pang  of  sympathy, 

And  every  care  of  love. 


431.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

4  Each  golden  hour  of  beaming  light 

Is  gilded  by  thy  rays; 
And  dark  affliction's  midnight  gloom 
A  present  God  surveys. 

5  Full  in  thy  view  through  life  1  pass, 

And  in  thy  view  I  die; 
And  when  each  mortal  bond  is  broke, 
Shall  find  my  God  is  nigh. 


431.      7  &  6s  M.      rippon's  cou 

The  Soul  aspiring  to  Heaven. 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Thy  better  portion  trace; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Towards  heaven,  thy  nalive  place. 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay; 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 

Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source. 
So  a  soul  that  's  born  of  God, 
Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face; 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 


DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS.  432,    433 

432.  S.  M.  Watt*. 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth, 

1  Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joys  be  known: 

Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banished  from  the  place: 

Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below; 

Celestial  fruits,  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

4  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry: 

We  're  marching  through  Immcnuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

433.       CM.       C.Wesley. 

Seeking  true  Joys. 

1  Our  joy  is  a  created  good  ; 

Hc.v  toon  it  fades  away! 
Fades,  ac  the  morning  hour  bestowed, 
Before  the  noon  of  day. 

2  Joy,  by  its  violent  excess, 

To  certain  ruin  tends, 
And  all  our  rapturous  happiness 
In  hasty  sorrow  ends. 
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434.  DEVOUT    AFFECTIONS. 

3  In  vain  doth  earthly  bliss  afford 

A  momentary  shade; 
It  rises  like  the  prophet's  gourd, 
And  withers  o'er  my  head. 

4  But  of  my  Saviour's  love  possessed, 

No  more  for  earth  I  pine; 
Secure  of  everlasting  rest 
Beneath  the  heavenly  vine. 

434.  CM.  Wesley's  Cot. 

The  Saint's  Rest. 

1  Lord,  I  believe  a  rest  remains, 

To  all  thy  people  known; 
A  rest  where  pure  enjoyment  reigns, 
And  thou  art  loved  alone; 

2  A  rest,  where  all  our  soul's  desire 

Is  fixed  on  things  above; 
Where  fear,  and  sin,  and  grief  expire, 
Cast  out  by  perfect  love. 

3  0  that  I  now  the  rest  might  know, 

Believe,  and  enter  in! 
Now,  Father,  now  the  power  bestow, 
And  let  me  cease  from  sin! 

4  Remove  all  hardness  from  my  heart, 

All  unbelief  remove; 
To  me  the  rest  of  faith  impart, 
The  sabbath  of  thy  love 


LIFE,  DEATH,  AND  FUTURITY. 


435.  L«    M.  DotDRIDGt. 

The  Wisdom  of  redeeming  Time. 

1  God  of  eternity!  from  thee 
Did  infant  time  his  being  draw: 
Moments  and  days,  and  months  and  years. 
Revolve  by  thine  unvaried  law. 

2  Silent  and  swift  they  glide  away: 
Steady  and  strong  the  current  flows, 
Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea, 

The  boundless  gulf  from  which  it  rose. 

3  With  it  the  thoughtless  sons  of  men 
Before  the  rapid  stream  are  borne. 
On  to  their  everlasting  home, 
Whence  not  one  soul  can  e'er  return. 

4  Yet  while  the  shore  on  either  side 
Presents  a  gaudy,  flattering  show, 
We  gaze,  in  fond  amusement  lost, 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 

5  Great  Source  of  wisdom!  teach  our  hearts 
To  know  the  price  of  every  hour, 

That  time  may  bear  us  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure  and  its  power. 


436,  437.       LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

436.  L.  M.  J.  Taylor. 

True  Length  of  Life. 

1  Like  shadows  gliding  o'er  the  plain, 
Or  clouds  that  roll  successive  on, 
Man's  busy  generations  pass, 

And  while  we  gaze,  their  forms  are  gone. 

2  c  He  lived,— he  died  ;'  behold  the  sum, 
The  abstract  of  the  historian's  page! 
Alike  in  God's  all-seeing  eye, 

The  infant's  day,  the  patriarch's  age. 

3  0  Father!  in  whose  mighty  hand 
The  boundless  years  and  ages  lid, 
Teach  us  thy  boon  of  life  to  prize, 
And  use  the  moments  as  they  fly; 

4  To  crowd  the  narrow  span  of  life 
With  wise  designs  and  virtuous  deeds; 

So  shall  we  wake  from  death's  dark  night, 
To  share  the  glory  that  succeeds. 

437.         L.  M.  Merrick. 

We  are  Pilgrims  on  the  Earth.       Ps.  39. 

1  0  let  me,  heavenly  Lord,  extend 

My  view  to  life's  approaching  end  ! 
What  are  my  days?  a  span  their  line; 
And  what  my  age  compared  with  thine? 

2  Our  life  advancing  to  its  close,  _ 
While  scarce  its  earliest  dawn  it  knows, 
Swift  through  an  empty  shade  we  run, 
And  vanity  and  man  are  one. 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY.  438 

3  0,  how  thy  chastisements  impair 
The  human  form,  however  fair! 
How  frail  the  strongest  frame  we  see, 
If  thou  its  mortal  doom  decree! 

4  As  when  the  fretting  moths  consume 
The  labour  of  the  curious  loom, 
The  texture  fails,  the  dyes  decay, 
And  all  its  lustre  fades  away. 

5  God  of  my  Fathers!  here,  as  they, 
I  walk  the  pilgrim  of  a  day; 

A  transient  guest,  thy  works  admire, 
And  instant  to  my  home  retire. 

6  0  spare  me,  Lord,  awhile,  0  spare, 
And  nature's  failing  strength  repair, 
E'er  life's  short  circuit  wandered  o'er, 
I  perish,  and  am  seen  no  more. 

438.       L.  M.       Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

Numbering  our  Days.         Ps.  39. 

1  The  term  of  life  assigned  to  man 
Is  transient  as  a  passing  shade; 
Its  longest  period  is  a  span, 
And  in  the  bud  his  honors  fade. 

2  He  walks  but  in  an  empty  show, 
Vexed  and  disquieted  in  vain: 

To  unknown  heirs  his  wealth  must  flow, 
And  he  to  dust  return  again. 

3  So  let  us  number,  then,  our  days, 
That  we  may  know  how  frail  we  are; 
Call  to  remembrance  all  our  ways, 
And  for  eternity  prepare. 


439,  440.       LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

439.  CM.  II.  K.White. 

Journeying  through  Death  to  Life. 

1  Through  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  path, 

Amid  the  deepening  gloom, 
We,  soldiers  of  a  heavenly  King, 
Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  There,  when  the  turmoil  is  no  more, 

And  all  our  powers  decay, 
Our  cold  remains  in  solitude 
Shall  sleep  the  years  away. 

i)  Our  labours  done,  securely  laid 
In  this  our  last  retreat, 
Unheeded,  o'er  our  silent  dust 
The  storms  of  life  shall  beat. 

4  Yet  not  thus  lifeless,  thus  inane, 
The  vital  spark  shall  lie; 
For  o'er  life's  wreck  that  spark  shall  rise, 
To  seek  its  kindred  sky. 


440.  S.    M.  DODDRIDGC 

Uncertainty  of  Life. 

1  To-morrow,  Lord,  is  thine, 
Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand  ; 

And,  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine, 
It  shines  by  thy  command. 

2  The  present  moment  flies, 
And  bears  our  life  away; 

0  make  thy  servants  truly  wise, 
That  they  may  live  to-day. 


LIFE,    DEATH,    A.XD    FUTURITY.  441. 

3  One  thing  demands  our  care; 
0  be  it  still  pursued  ! 

Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

4  To  Jesus  may  we  fly 
Swift  as  the  morning  light, 

Lest  life's  young  golden  beams  should  die, 
In  sudden,  endless  night. 

441.  C.  JVI.  Montgomery. 

Heaven  and  Earth. 

1  While  through  this  changing  world  we  roam, 

From  infancy  to  age, 
Heaven  is  the  christian  pilgrim's  home, 
His  rest  at  every  stage. 

2  Thither  his  raptured  thought  ascends, 

Eternal  joys  to  share; 
There  his  adoring  spirit  bends, 
While  here  he  kneels  in  prayer. 

3  From  earth  his  freed  affections  rise, 

To  fix  on  things  above, 
Where  all  his  hope  of  glory  lies, 
And  love  is  perfect  love. 

4  Ah!  there  may  we  our  treasure  place, 

There  let  our  hearts  be  found, 
That  still  where  sin  abounded,  grace 
May  more  and  more  abound. 

5  Henceforth  our  conversation  be 

With  Christ  before  the  throne: 
Ere  long  we  eye  to  eye  shall  see, 
And  know  as  we  are  known. 


442,    443.      LIFE,    DEATH,    AND   FUTURITY 

442.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Protection,  Victory,  and  Deliverance.        Pg.  91 

1  Ye  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 

Exposed  to  every  snare, 
Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dwelling-place, 
And  try,  and  trust  his  care. 

2  He  '11  give  his  angels  charge  to  keep 

Your  feet  in  all  their  ways: 
To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  sleep, 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 

3  'Because  on  me  they  set  their  love, 

I  '11  save  them,  saith  the  Lord, 
I  '11  bear  their  joyful  souls  above 
Destruction  and  the  sword. 

4  '  My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  call ; 

In  trouble  I  '11  be  nigh; 
My  power  shall  help  them  when  they  fall, 
And  raise  them  when  they  die. 

5  *  Those  that  on  earth  my  name  have  known, 

I  '11  honour  them  in  heaven: 
There  my  salvation  shall  be  shown, 
And  endless  life  be  given.' 

443.  S.  M.  Doddridge. 

Tracing  the  Steps  of  the  pious  Dead. 

1      How  swift  the  torrent  rolls, 
That  bears  us  to  the  sea! 
The  tide  that  bears  our  thoughtless  gouIs 
To  vast  eternity! 


AND    FUTURITY.  444. 

2  Our  fathers,  where  are  they, 
With  all  they  called  their  own? 

Their  joys  and  griefs,  and  hopes  and  cares, 
And  wealth  and  honour,  gone. 

3  God  of  our  fathers!  hear; 
Thou  everlasting  Friend  ! 

While  we,  as  on  life's  utmost  verge, 
Our  souls  to  thee  commend. 

4  Of  all  the  pious  dead 

May  we  the  footsteps  trace, 
Till  with  them,  in  the  land  of  light, 
We  dwell  before  thy  face. 

444.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Man  mortal,  and  God  eternal.       Ps.  90. 

1  Through  every  age,  eternal  God, 
Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode: 

High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth  thy  humble  footstool  laid. 

2  Long  hast  thou  reigned  ere  time  began, 
Or  dust  was  fashioned  into  man; 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure, 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 

3  A  thousand  of  our  years  amount 
Scarce  to  a  day  in  thine  account; 
Like  yesterday's  departed  light, 
Or  the  last  watch  of  ending  night. 

4  Death,  like  an  overflowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away;  our  life  's  a  dream; 
An  empty  tale;  a  morning  flower, 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour, 

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445.  LIFE,    DEATH,    Ax\D    FUTURITY. 

5  Teach  us,  0  Lord,  how  frail  is  mail! 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  span, 
Till  a  wise  care  of  piety 
Fit  us  to  die  and  dwell  with  thee. 

445.  C  M.  Watts. 

Man  frail,  and  God  eternal.      Ps.  90. 

1  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home; 

2  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

3  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, 

1  Return,  ye  sons  of  men:' 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

4  A  thousand  ages,  in  thy  sight, 

Are  like  an  evening  gone; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away;       % 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand, 

Pleased  with  the  morning  light: 
The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
Lie  withering  ere  't  is  night. 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AN1>       UTtTRITY.  446. 

7  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come,  * 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 


446.  S.  M.  Watts. 

Frailty  and  Shortness  of  Life.      Ps.  90. 

1  Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece, 
Is  this  our  mortal  frame! 

Our  life,  how  poor  a  trifle  't  is, 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name! 

2  Alas!  't  was  brittle  clay 
That  built  our  body  first! 

And  every  month  and  every  day 
'T  is  mouldering  back  to  dust. 

S     Our  moments  fly  apace, 
Nor  will  our  minutes  stay; 
Just  like  a  flood,  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

4  Well,  if  our  days  must  fly, 
We  '11  keep  their  end  in  sight; 

We  '11  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  way, 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 

5  They  '11  waft  us  sooner  o'er 
This  life's  tempestuous  sea: 

Soon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 


447,  448.       LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

447.  CM.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Man  frail,  and  God  eternal.       Ps.  90. 

1  0  Lord,  the  saviour  and  defence 

Of  us  thy  chosen  race, 
From  age  to  age  thou  still  hast  been 
Our  sure  abiding  place. 

2  Before  thou  brought'st  the  mountains  forth 

Or  earth  received  its  frame, 
Thou  always  wert  the  mighty  God, 
And  ever  art  the  same. 

3  Thou  turnest  man,  0  Lord,  to  dust, 

Of  which  he  first  was  made; 
And  when  thou  speak'st  the  word,  Return. 
'T  is  instantly  obeyed. 

4  For  in  thy  sight  a  thousand  years 

Are  like  a  day  that  's  past, 
Or  like  a  watch  in  dead  of  night, 
Whose  hours  unminded  waste. 

b  So  teach  us,  Lord,  the  uncertain  sum 
Of  our  short  days  to  mind, 
That  to  true  wisdom  all  our  hearts 
May  ever  be  inclined. 

448.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Our  Bodies  frail,  and  God  our  Preserver. 

1   Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
Nor  death  nor  danger  fear; 
But  we  '11  confess,  0  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY.  449 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies,  if  one  be  gone; 
Strange!  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  't  is  our  God  supports  our  frame, 

The  God  who  built  us  first; 
Salvation  to  the  Almighty  Name 
That  reared  us  from  the  dust. 

5  While  we  have  breath,  or  use  our  tongues, 

Our  Maker  we  '11  adore; 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more. 

449.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Frail  Life  and  succeeding  Eternity. 

1  Thee  we  adore,  Eternal  Name, 

And  humbly  own  to  thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame: 
What  dying  worms  are  we ! 

2  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still, 

As  months  and  days  increase; 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave; 
Whatever  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
We  're  travelling  to  the  grave. 
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450.  LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground, 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Waken,  0  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road  ; 

And,  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God. 

450.  C.  M.  J.  Newton. 

Vanity  of  mortal  Life. 

1  The  evils  that  beset  our  path, 

Who  can  prevent  or  cure? 
We  stand  upon  the  brink  of  death, 
When  most  we  seem  secure. 

2  If  we  to-day  sweet  peace  possess, 

It  soon  may  be  withdrawn; 
Some  change  may  plunge  us  in  distress, 
Before  to-morrow's  dawn. 

3  Disease  and  pain  invade  our  health, 

And  find  an  easy  prey; 
And  oft,  when  least  expected,  wealth 
Takes  wings  and  flies  away. 

4  The  gourds  from  which  we  look  for  fruit, 

Produce  us  often  pain; 
A  worm  unseen  attacks  the  root, 
And  all  our  hopes  are  vain. 

5  Since  sin  has  filled  the  earth  with  wo, 

And  creatures  fade  and  die; 
Lord,  wean  our  hearts  from  tilings  below, 
And  fix  our  hopes  on  high ! 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY.  451. 

451.  L.  M.  Watts. 

Death  a  Blessing  to  the  Righteous. 

1  Do  flesh  and  nature  dread  to  die? 

And  timorous  thoughts  our  minds  enslave? 
But  grace  can  raise  our  hopes  on  high. 
And  quell  the  terrors  of  the  grave. 

2  Do  we  not  dwell  in  clouds  below, 
And  little  know  the  God  we  love? 
Why  should  we  like  this  twilight  so, 
When  't  is  all  noon  in  worlds  above? 

3  When  we  put  off  this  fleshly  load, 
We  're  from  a  thousand  mischiefs  free, 
Forever  present  with  our  God, 

Where  we  have  longed  and  wished  to  be. 

4  No  more  shall  pride  or  passion  rise, 
Or  envy  fret,  or  malice  roar, 

Or  sorrow  mourn  with  downcast  eyes, 
And  sin  defiJe  our  eyes  no  more. 

5  'T  is  best,  't  is  infinitely  best, 

To  go  where  tempters  cannot  come, 
Where  saints  and  angels,  ever  blest, 
Dwell  and  enjoy  their  heavenly  home. 

6  0  for  a  visit  from  my  God, 

To  drive  my  fears  of  death  away. 

And  help  me  through  this  darksome  road, 

To  realms  of  everlasting  day! 


452,    453.      LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

452.  C.  M.  Watts. 
Triumph  over  Death. 

1  Great  God,  I  own  the  sentence  just, 

And  nature  must  decay; 
I  yield  ray  body  to  the  dust, 
To  dwell  with  fellow  clay. 

2  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 

And  trample  on  the  tombs; 
My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives, 
My  God,  my  Saviour  comes. 

3  The  mighty  Conqueror  shall  appear 

High  on  a  royal  seat, 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes, 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

453.  L.  M.  Browne. 

Fear  of  Death  overcome. 

1  I  cannot  shun  the  stroke  of  death — 
Lord,  help  me  to  surmount  the  fear; 
That  when  I  must  resign  my  breath, 
Serene  my  summons  I  may  hear. 

2  'T  is  sin  gives  venom  to  the  dart — 
In  me  let  every  sin  be  slain; 

From  secret  faults,  Lord,  cleanse  my  heart. 
From  wilful  sins  my  hands  restrain. 

3  May  I,  my  God,  with  holy  zeal, 
Closely  the  ends  of  life  pursue, 
Seek  thy  whole  pleasure  to  fulfil, 
And  honour  thee  in  all  I  do! 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY.      454,  455 


4  Let  all  my  bliss  and  treasure  lie, 
Where  in  thy  light  I  light  shall  see; 
The  soul  may  freely  dare  to  die, 
That  longs  to  be  possessed  of  thee. 

5  Say  thou  art  mine,  and  chase  the  gloom 
Thick  hanging  o'er  the  vale  of  death; 
Then  shall  I  fearless  meet  my  doom, 
And  as  a  victor  yield  my  breath. 

454.  Us   ML  Episcopal  Col. 

I  would  not  live  alicay. 

1  I  would  not  live  alway:  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  tne  wtj  : 
I  would  not  live  alway:  no — welcome  the  tomb, 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom 

2  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God, 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode! 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  brigfl 

plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns; 

3  Wrhere  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  grer*1, 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  life  of  "the  soui 

4.5o.  V«  ■"!•  Doddridgz. 

God  our  Support  in  Death.       Ps.  38. 

1  My  soul !  the  awful  hour  will  come, 
Apace  it  hastens  on, 
To  bear  this  body  to  the  tomb, 
And  thee  to  scenes  unknown. 


456.  LIFE,    DEATH,     AtfD    FUTURITY. 

2  My  heart,  long  labouring  with  its  cares, 

Shall  pant  and  sink  away; 
And  you,  mine  eye-lids,  soon  shall  close, 
On  the  last  glimmering  ray. 

3  Whence  in  that  hour  shall  I  derive 

A  cordial  for  my  pain, 
When,  if  earth's  monarchs  were  my  friends, 
Those  friends  would  weep  in  vain  ? 

4  Great  King  of  nature  and  of  grace! 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 
And  opens  all  its  deep  distress 
Before  thy  pitying  eyes. 

5  All  its  desires  to  thee  are  known, 

And  every  secret  fear; 
The  meaning  of  each  broken  groan 
Is  noticed  by  thine  ear. 

6  0  fix  me  by  that  mighty  power 

Which  to  such  love  belongs, 
Where  darkness  veils  the  eyes  no  more, 
And  sighs  are  changed  to  songs. 

456.  C.  M.  Watts. 

Submission  to  afflictive  Providences. 

1  Naked  as  from  the  earth  we  came, 

And  crept  to  life  at  first, 
We  to  the  earth  return  again, 
And  mingle  with  our  dust. 

2  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 

And  fondly  oall  our  own, 
Are  but  short  favours  borrowed  now, 
To  be  repaid  anon. 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY.  457 

3  'T  is  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high, 

Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave; 
He  gives,  and,  blessed  be  his  name! 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 

4  Peace,  all  our  angry  passions,  then; 

Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sovereign  will, 
And  every  murmur  die. 

5  If  smiling  mercy  crown  our  lives, 

Its  praises  shall  be  spread ; 
And  we  "11  adore  the  justice  too 
That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 

4.5T.  -L"    M-.  Doddridge. 

Weepins;  Seed-time,  joyful  Harvest.         Ps.  126. 

1  The  darkened  sky,  how  thick  it  lowers! 
Troubled  with  storms,  and  big  with  showers 
No  cheerful  gleam  of  light  appears, 

But  nature  pours  forth  all  her  tears 

2  Yet,  let  the  sons  of  grace  revive; 
God  bids  the  soul  that  seeks  him  live; 
And  from  the  gloomiest  shade  of  night 
Calls  forth  a  morning  of  delight. 

3  The  seeds  of  ecstasy  unknown 
Are  in  these  watered  furrows  sown, 

See  the  green  blades,  how  thick  they  rise, 
And  with  fresh  verdure  bless  our  eyes. 

4  In  secret  foldings  they  contain 
Unnumbered  ears  of  golden  grain; 

And  heaven  shall  pour  its  beams  around, 
Till  the  ripe  harvest  load  the  ground. 


458,    459.      LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

5  Then  shall  the  trembling  mourner  come, 
And  bind  his  sheaves,  and  bear  them  home; 
The  voice  long  broke  with  sighs  shall  sing, 
Till  heaven  with  hallelujahs  ring. 

458.       8,  7  &  4S  M.       Mrs.  Gilbert. 
Support  in  Death. 

1  When  the  vale  of  death  appears, 
Faint  and  cold  this  mortal  clay, 
0  my  Father,  soothe  my  fears, 
Light  me  through  this  darksome  way: 

Break  the  shadows, 
Usher  in  eternal  day. 

2  Starting  from  this  dying  state, 
Upward  bid  my  soul  aspire; 
Open  thou  the  crystal  gate, 
To  thy  praise  attune  my  lyre: 

Dwell  forever, 
Dwell  on  each  immortal  wire. 

S  From  the  sparkling  turrets  there, 
Oft  I  '11  trace  my  pilgrim  way, 
Often  bless  thy  guardian  care, 
Fire  by  night,  and  cloud  by  day; 
While  my  triumphs 
At  my  Leader's  feet  I  lay. 

459.  C.    M.  DODDRJDGZ 

God  the  everlasting  Light. 

1  Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven!  farewell, 
With  all  your  feeble  light: 
Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moon, 
Pale  empress  of  the  night! 


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2  And  thou,  refulgent  orb  of  day! 

In  brighter  flames  arrayed, 
My  soul,  which  springs  beyond  thy  sphere, 
No  more  demands  thine  ai'i. 

3  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode, 
The  pavement  of  those  heavenly  courts, 
Where  I  shall  reign  with  God. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light 

Shall  there  his  beams  display; 
Nor  shall  one  moment's  darkness  mix 
With  that  unvaried  day. 

5  No  more  the  drops  of  piercing  grief 

Shall  swell  into  mine  eyes; 
Nor  the  meridian  sun  decline, 
Amid  those  brighter  skies. 

6  There  all  the  millions  of  his  saints 

Shall  in  one  song  unite; 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  view 
With  infinite  delight. 

460.  L.  M.  S.Wesley. 

The  Young  cut  off  vn  their  Prime. 

1  The  morning  flowers  display  their  sweets, 
And  gay,  their  silken  leaves  unfold, 

As  careless  of  the  noontide  heats, 
As  fearless  of  the  evening  cold. 

2  Nipt  by  the  wind's  untimely  blast, 
Parched  by  the  sun's  directer  ray, 
The  momentary  glories  waste, 
The  short-lived  beauties  die  awav. 

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461.  LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

S   So  blooms  the  human  face  divine, 
When  youth  its  pride  of  beauty  shows: 
Fairer  than  spring  the  colors  shine, 
And  sweeter  than  the  virgin  rose. 

4  Or  worn  by  slowly-rolling  years, 
Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 
The  fading  glory  disappears, 
The  short-lived  beauties  die  away. 

5  Yet  these  new  rising  from  the  tomb, 
With  lustre  brighter  far  shall  shine; 
Revive  with  ever-during  bloom, 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

6  Let  sickness  blast,  let  death  devour, 
If  heaven  must  recompense  our  pains: 
Perish  the  grass,  and  fade  the  flower, 
If  firm  the  word  of  God  remains. 

461.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Departed  Saints  living  to  God. 

1  Thrice  happy  state,  where  saints  shall  live 

Around  their  Father's  throne, 
In  every  joy  that  heaven  can  give, 
And  live  to  God  alone! 

2  Unnumbered  bands  of  kindred  minds, 

That  dwelt  in  feeble  clay, 
Us  and  our  woes  have  left  behind, 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

3  Immortal  vigour  now  they  breathe, 

And  all  the  air  is  peace; 
They  chide  our  tears,  that  mourn  the  deatn, 
Which  brought  their  souls  release. 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY.      462,    463. 

Thus  shall  the  grace  of  Christ  prevail, 

Till  all  his  chosen  meet; 
And  not  the  meanest  servant  fail 

His  household  to  complete. 

To  that  blest  goal  with  ardent  haste 

Our  active  souls  would  tend; 
Nor  feel  their  sorrows,  as  they  passed 

To  such  a  blissful  end. 


462.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Comfort  on  the  Death  of  pious  Friends. 

1  Transporting  tidings  which  we  hear! 
What  music  to  the  pious  ear! 

Christ  loves  each  humble  saint  so  well 
He  with  his  Lord  shall  ever  dwell. 

2  0  happy  dead,  in  thee  that  sleep, 

While  o'er  their  mouldering  dust  we  weep! 
0  faithful  Saviour,  who  shall  come 
That  dust  to  ransom  from  the  tomb! 

3  While  thine  unerring  word  impart; 
So  rich  a  cordial  to  our  hearts, 
Through  tears  our  triumphs  shall  be  shown, 
Though  round  their  graves,  and  near  our  own. 

463.  C.  M.  Watt* 

Blessed  are  the  Dead  who  die  in  the  Lord. 

1   Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 
For  all  the  pious  dead; 
Sweet  is  the  savour  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 


464,    465.      LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

2  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blessed: 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are! 
From  sufferings  and  from  sins  released, 
And  freed  from  every  snare. 

3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 

They  're  present  with  the  Lord  ' 
The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 

464.  S.  M.  Wilson. 

/  heard  a  Voice  from  Heaven. 

1  I  heard  a  voice  from  heaven 
Say,  '  Blessed  is  the  doom 

Of  those  whose  trust  is  in  the  Lord, 
When  sinking  to  the  tomb! ' 

2  The  Holy  Spirit  spake — 
And  I  the  words  repeat — 

'Blessed  are  they ' — for,  after  toil, 
To  mortals  rest  is  sweet. 

465.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Barbauld. 

The  Righteous  blessed  in  Death. 

1  How  blessed  the  righteous  when  he  d'es! 
When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest, 

How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes, 
How 'gently  heaves  the  expiring  breast! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away, 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er, 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day, 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 


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3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys; 
Nothing  disturbs  that  peace  profound, 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears, 
Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell; 
How  bright  the  unchanging  morn  appears! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell! 

5  Life's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 
Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies; 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 

c  How  blessed  the  righteous  when  he  dies!' 

466,       C.  M.       j.  neyttox. 

The  Death  of  a  Believer. 

1  In  vain  our  fancy  strives  to  paint 

The  moment  after  death, 
The  glories  that  surround  the  saints, 
When  yielding  up  their  breath. 

2  One  gentle  sigh  their  fetters  breaks! 

We  scarce  can  say,  '  They  're  jone!' 
Before  the  willing  spirit  takes 
Her  man-ion  near  the  throne. 

3  Faith  strives,  but  all  its  efforts  fail 

To  trace  her  in  its  flight; 
No  eye  can  pierce  within  the  veil 
Which  hides  that  world  of  light. 

4  Thus  much,  and  this  is  all  we  know, 

They  are  completely  blest; 
Have  done  with  sin,  and  care,  and  wo, 
And  with  their  Saviour  rest- 
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467,  468.       LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

5  On  harps  of  gold  they  praise  his  name, 
His  face  they  always  view; 
Then  let  us  followers  be  of  them, 
That  we  may  praise  him  too. 


467.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 
JVear  Approach  of  Salvation. 

1  Awake,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes, 

And  raise  your  voices  high; 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sovereign  love, 
That  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  On  all  the  wings  of  time  it  flies; 

Each  moment  brings  it  near; 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day! 
Welcome  each  closing  year! 

3  Not  many  years  their  round  shall  run, 

Not  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  revealed 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 

4  Ye  wheals  of  nature,  speed  your  course 

Ye  mortal  powers  decay; 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death, 
Ye  bring  eternal  day. 

468.  L-  M.  J.  Newton. 

Home  in  View. 

I   As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 
The  height  of  some  overlooking  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if  cross  the  plains 
He  eyes  his  home,  though  distant  still: 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AXD    FUTURITY.  469 

2  While  he  surveys  the  much-loved  spot, 
He  slights  the  space  that  lies  between; 
His  past  fatigues  are  now  forgot, 
Because  his  journey's  end  is  seen: 

3  Thus,  when  the  christian  pilgrim  views, 
By  faith,  his  mansion  in  ihe  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

4  The  thought  of  home  his  spirit  cheers, 
No  more  he  grieves  for  troubles  past; 
Nor  any  future  trial  fears, 

So  he  may  safe  arrive  at  last. 

5  'T  is  there,  he  says,  I  am  to  dwell 
With  Jesus  in  the  realms  of  day; 
Then  I  shall  bid  my  cares  farewell, 
And  God  shall  wipe  my  tears  away. 

6  Father!  on  thee  our  hope  depends, 
To  lead  us  on  to  thine  abode: 
Assured  our  home  will  make  amends 
For  all  our  toil  when  on  the  road. 

469.  L-  M.  Montgomery. 

Preparation  for  Heaven. 

1  Heaven  is  a  place  of  rest  from  sin, 
But  all  who  hope  to  enter  there, 
Must  here  that  holy  course  begin, 
Which  shall  their  souls  for  rest  prepare 

2  Clean Jhearts,  0  God,  in  us  create, 
Right  spirits,  Lord,  in  us  renew; 
Comment  e  we  now  that  higher  state, 
Now  do  thv  will  as  angels  do. 


470.  LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

3  In  Jesus'  footsteps  may  we  tread, 
Learn  every  lesson  of  1  lis  love; 
And  be  from  grace  to  glory  led, 
From  heaven  below  to  heaven  above. 

470.  CM.  Mrs.  Steele. 

Immortal  Joys. 

1  How  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 

Detain  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Regardless  of  immortal  joys, 
And  strangers  to  the  skies? 

2  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay; 

They  fade  upon  the  sight: 
And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
Be  lost  in  endless  night. 

3  0  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 

Above  earth's  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades: 

4  There  joys,  unseen  by  mortal  eyes 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever-blooming  prospect  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

5  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine, 

To  guide  our  upward  aim; 
With  one  reviving  ray  of  thine 
Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

6  Then  shall  on  faith's  sublimest  wing 

Our  ardent  wishes  rise, 
To  those  bright  scenes,  wThere  pleasures  spring 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY.      471,  47$ 

471.  C.   P.   M.  C   Wesley. 

Reunion  of  Friends  in  Heaven. 

1  If  death  my  friend  and  me  divide, 
Thou  dost  not,  Lord,  my  sorrow  chide, 

Or  frown  my  tears  to  see: 
Restrained  from  passionate  excess, 
Thou  bidst  me  mourn  in  calm  distress, 

For  them  that  rest  in  thee. 

2  I  feel  a  strong  immortal  hope, 
Which  bears  my  mournful  spirit  up, 

Beneath  its  mountain-load  : 
Redeemed  from  death,  and  grief,  and  pain, 
I  soon  shall  find  my  friend  again, 

Within  the  arms  of  God. 

3  Pass  a  few  fleeting  moments  more, 
And  death  the  blessing  shall  restore, 

Which  death  hath  matched  away; 
For  me  thou  wilt  the  summons  send, 
And  give  me  back  my  parted  friend, 

In  that  eternal  day. 

4T2.       C.  JVI.       Christian  Psalmist. 
The  heavenly  Jerusalem. 

1  Jerusalem!  my  happy  home! 

Name  ever  dear  to  me! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 


473. 


3  There  happier  bowers  man  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know: 
Blessed  seats!  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  wo? 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 
I  Ve  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there, 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  socn  my  friends  in  Christ  below, 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6  Jerusalem!  my  happy  home! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee; 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

473  C  M.  Watt, 

Heaven  invisible  and  holy. 

1  Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 

Nor  sense  nor  reason  known 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepared 
For  those  that  love  his  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
-    Reveals  a  heaven  to  come: 
The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY.     474,    475. 

Those  holy  gates  forever  bar 

Pollution,  sin  and  shame; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there, 

But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 


474.        L.   M.  Wesley's  Col. 

Eternal  Mansions. 

1  Pass  a  few  swiftly  fleeting  years, 
And  all  that  now  in  bodies  live, 
Shall  quit,  like  me,  the  vale  of  tears, 
Their  righteous  sentence  to  receive. 

2  But  all,  before  they  hence  remove, 
May  mansions  for  themselves  prepare 
In  that  eternal  home  above; 

And,  0  my  God  !  shall  I  be  there? 

475.  C.   M.  Watts. 

The  Promised  Land. 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign, 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green: 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 


470  LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  Drink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  Oh!  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise — 
And  see  the  Canaan,  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes: 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er; 
No-  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

476.        !'•  M.  6  I.      Christian   Psalmist 
Foretaste  of  Heaven. 

1  What  must  it  be  to  dwell  above, 

At  God's  right  hand,  where  Jesus  reigns, 
Since  the  sweet  earnest  of  his  love 
O'erwhelms  us  on  these  earthly  plains! 
No  heart  can  think,  no  tongue  explain, 
What  bliss  it  is  with  Christ  to  reign. 

2  When  sin  no  more  obstructs  our  sight, 
When  sorrow  pains  our  hearts  no  more, 
How  shall  we  view  the  Prince  of  Light, 
And  all  his  works  of  grace  explore!  _ 
What  heights  and  depths  of  love  divine 
Will  there  through  endless  ages  shine! 

8  This  is  the  heaven  I  long  to  know; 
For  this,  w"th  patience,  I  would  wait, 
Till,  weaned  from  earth,  and  all  below, 
I  mount  to  my  celestial  seat. 
And  wave  my  palm,  and  wear  my  crown. 
And,  with  the  elders,  eas-t  them  dowTi. 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY.       477,  478. 

477.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Hope  of  Heaven  our  Support  in  Trials. 

1  When  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all — 

3  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  sou1 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

478.  C.  M.  Addison. 

Looking  forward  to  Judgment. 

1  When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 

O'erwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
0  how  shall  I  appear! 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought: 

3  When  thou,  0  Lord  !  shalt  stand  disclosed 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul ; 
0  how  shall  I  appear! 
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479.  LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

4  But  there  's  forgiveness,  Lord,  with  thee; 

Thy  nature  is  benign: 
Thy  parcelling  mercy  I  implore, 
For  mercy,  Lord,  is  thine. 

5  0  let  thy  boundless  mercy  shine 

On  my  benighted  soul ! 
Correct  my  passions,  mend  my  heart, 
And  all  my  fears  control. 

6  And  may  I  taste  thy  richer  grace, 

In  that  decisive  hour 
When  Christ  to  judgment  shall  descend, 
And  time  shall  be  no  more. 

479.  CM.  H.  H.  MlLMAN. 

The  last  Harvest. 

1  The  angel  comes;  he  comes  to  reap 

The  harvest  of  the  Lord  ! 
O'er  all  the  earth  with  fatal  sweep 
Wide  waves  his  flaming  sword. 

2  And  who  are  they,  in  sheaves  to  bide 

The  fire  of  vengeance  bound  ? 
The  tares,  whose  rank  luxuriant  pride 
Choked  the  fair  crop  around. 

3  And  who  are  they,  reserved  in  store 

God's  treasure-house  to  fill  ? 
The  wheat,  a  hundred  fold  that  bore 
Amid  surrounding  ill. 

4  0  King  of  mercy!  grant  us  power 

Thy  fiery  wrath  to  flee! 
In  thy  destroying  angel's  hour, 
0  gather  us  to  thee! 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY       480,  481. 

480.  C.  M.  Butcher. 

The  Light  of  Eternity. 

1  c  Stand  still,  refulgent  orb  of  day! ' 

The  Jewish  victor  cries: 
So  shall  at  last  an  angel  say, 
And  tear  it  from  the  skies. 

2  A  flame  intenser  than  the  sun 

Shall  melt  his  golden  urn; 
Time's  empty  glass  no  more  shall  run 
Nor  human  years  return. 

3  Then,  with  immortal  splendour  bright, 

That  glorious  orb  shall  rise, 
Which  through  eternity  shall  light 
The  new  created  skies. 

4  On  the  bright  ranks  of  happy  souls 

Those  blissful  beams  shall  shine; 
While  the  loud  song  of  triumph  rolls,- 
In  harmony  divine. 

5  0  let  not  sordid,  base  deshe, 

The  soul's  dark  rayless  night, 
Unfit  us  for  heaven's  sacred  choir, 
Or  God's  eternal  light! 

481.         S.  M.  Montgomery. 

The  Issues  of  Life  and  Death. 

1      0  there  shall  rest  be  found, 
Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'T  were  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole: 


482  LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 
The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh; 

'T  is  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 
There  is  a  life  above, 

Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years, 
And  all  that  life  is  love: — 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 
Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath; 

0  what  appalling  horrors  hang 
Around  the  '  second  death! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 
Teach  us  that  death  to  shun, 

Lest  we  be  banished  from  thy  face 
And  utterly  undone. 

6  Here  would  we  end  our  quest; 
Alone  are  found  in  thee, 

The  life  of  perfect  love, — the  rest 
Of  immortality. 


482-  C.  P.  M.  C.Wesley. 

Contemplation  of  Judgment. 

1    0  God,  mine  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  sotejmn  weight. 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 
And  wake  to  righteousness. 


LIFE,    DEATH,    AND    FUTURITY.  483. 

Before  me  place,  in  dread  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom. 

Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  serious  industry  and  fear, 

Eternal  bliss  to  insure; 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  w/U, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

Then,  Father,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thre  above; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 


483.        7s  M.        Bp.heber. 

The  Last  Judgment. 

In  the  sun  and  moon  and  stars 
Signs  and  wonders  tnere  shall  be; 
F^rth  shall  quake  with  inward  wars, 
Nations  with  perplexity. 

Soon  shall  ocean's  hoary  deep, 
Tossed  with  stronger  tempests,  rise; 
Darker  storms  the  mountain  sweep, 
Redder  lightning  rend  the  skies. 

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484. 


Evil  thoughts  shall  shake  the  proud, 
Racking  doubt  and  restless  fear; 
And,  amid  the  thunder-cloud, 
Shall  the  Judge  of  men  appear. 

But  though  from  that  awful  face 
Heaven  shall  fade  and  earth  shell  fly, 
Fear  not  ye,  his  chosen  race, 
Your  redemption  draweth  nigh! 


484.  P.  M.  Luther. 

Luther's  Judgment  Hymn. 

Great  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear! 

The  end  of  things  created  ! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated. 
The  trumpet  sounds;  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before ;- 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  him! 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


485.  C.  M.  Bp.  Heber. 

Early  Religion. 

1  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

How  sweet  the  lily  grows! 
How  sw(  3t  the  breath  beneath  the  hill 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose! 

2  Lo,  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod  ; 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God  ! 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must,  decay; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power, 
And  stormy  passion's  rage! 

5  0  thou  who  giv'st  us  life  and  breath, 

We  seek  thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  thine  own! 


486.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

486.  C.  M.  Watt. 

Advantages  of  early  Religion. 

1  Happy  the  child  whose  tender  year3 

Receive  instructions  well ; 
Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  When  we  devote  our  youth  to  God, 

'T  is  pleasing  in  his  eyes; 
A  flower  when  offered  in  the  bud 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

3  'T  is  easier  work  if  we  begin 

To  fear  the  Lord  betimes; 
While  sinners,  who  grow  old  in  sirt, 
Are  hardened  in  their  crimes. 

4  'T  will  save  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young; 
Grace  will  preserve  our  following  years, 
And  make  our  virtue  strong. 

5  To  thee,  almighty  God  !  to  thee 

Our  childhood  we  resign: 
'T  will  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

6  Let  the  sweet  work  of  prayer  and  praise 

Employ  our  youngest  breath: 
Thus,  we  're  prepared  for  longer  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  487,  488. 

487.       L.  M.       cawood. 

For  Cnildren. 

1  In  Israel's  fane,  by  silent  night, 

The  lamp  of  God  was  burning  bright; 
And  there,  by  viewless  angels  kept, 
Samuel,  the  child,  securely  slept. 

2  A  voice  unknown  the  stillness  broke; 

(  Samuel ! '  it  called,  and  thrice  it  spoke; 
He  'ose;  he  asked  whence  came  the  word? 
From  Eli?   No — it  was  the  Lord. 

3  Thus  early  called  to  serve  his  God, 
In  paths  of  righteousness  he  trod  ; 
Prophetic  visions  fired  his  breast, 
And  all  the  chosen  tribes  were  blest. 

4  Speak,  Lord  !  and,  from  our  earliest  days, 
Incline  our  hearts  to  love  thy  ways; 

Thy  wakening  voice  hath  reached  our  ear; 
Speak,  Lord,  to  us;  thy  servants  hear. 

488.  CM.  Salisbury  Col. 

Remember  thy  Creator  in  the  Days  of  thy  Youth* 

1  In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth, 

In  nature's  smiling  bloom, 
Ere  age  arrive,  and  trembling  wait 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb; 

2  Remember  thy  Creator,  God  ; 

For  him  thy  powers  employ; 
Make  him  thy  fear,  thy  love,  thy  hope, 
Thy  confidence,  thy  joy. 


489,  490.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  He  shall  defend  and  guide  thy  course 

Through  life's  uncertain  sea, 
Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  blessed  eternity. 

4  Then  seek  the  Lord  betimes,  and  choose 

The  path  of  heavenly  truth : 
The  earth  affords  no  lovelier  sight 
Than  a  religious  youth. 

489.  S.  M.  Montgomery. 

For  Sunday  Schools. 

1  Within  these  walls  be  peace; 
Love  through  our  borders  found ; 

In  all  our  little  palaces 
Prosperity  abound. 

2  God  scorns  not  humble  things; 
Here,  though  the  proud  despise, 

The  children  of  the  King  of  kings 
Are  training  for  the  skies. 

3  May  none  who  thus  are  taught, 
From  glory  be  cast  down, 

But  all  through  faith  and  patience  brought 
To  an  immortal  crown. 

490.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Daily  and  Nightly  Devotion.       Ps.  134. 

1   Ye  that  obey  the  immortal  King, 
Attend  his  holy  place; 
Bow  to  the  glories  of  his  power, 
And  bless  his  wondrous  grace. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  491,    492 

2  Lift  up  your  hands  by  morning  light, 

And  send  your  souls  on  high: 
Raise  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night 
Above  the  starry  sky. 

3  The  God  of  Zion  cheers  our  hearts 

With  rays  of  quickening  grace; 
The  God  that  spreads  the  heavens  abrcad, 
And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 


491.       C.  ]\I.       Christian  Psalmist. 

For  a  Blessing  with  Food. 

1  Fountain  of  being,  Source  of  good, 

At  whose  almighty  breath 
The  creature  proves  our  bane  or  food, 
Dispensing  life  or  death, 

2  Thee  we  address  with  humble  fear; 

Vouchsafe  thy  gifts  to  crown: 
Father  of  all,  thy  children  hear, 
And  send  a  blessing  down. 

5  0  may  our  souls  forever  pine 
Thy  grace  to  taste  and  see; 
Athirst  for  righteousness  divine, 
And  hungry  after  thee. 

492.  L.    M.  ANONYMOUS. 

Goodness  of  God  in  the  Seasons. 

1   Great  God,  at  whose  all  powerful  caJ, 
At  first  arose  this  beauteous  frame, 
Thou  bidst  the  seasons  change,  and  all 
The  changing  seasons  speak  thy  name. 


493.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  Thy  bounty  bids  the  infant  year, 
From  winter  storms  recovered,  rise; 
When  thousand  grateful  scenes  appear, 
Fresh  opening  to  our  wondering  eyes. 

3  The  new  delight  how  great,  to  see 
The  earth  in  vernal  beauty  dressed, 
While  in  each  herb,  and  flower,  and  tree 
Thy  opening  bounty  shines  confessed. 

4  Aloft,  full  beaming,  reigns  the  sun, 
And  light  and  genial  heat  conveys; 
And  while  he  leads  the  seasons  on, 
From  thee  derives  his  quickening  rays. 

5  Indulgent  God  !  from  every  part 
Thy  plenteous  blessings  largely  flow; 
We  see;  we  taste;  let  every  heart 
With  grateful  love  and  duty  glow. 

493.  H.  M.  Freeman. 

Imitation  of  Thomson's  Hymn  op,  the  Seasons% 

1  Lord  of  the  worlds  below! 
On  ear»h  thy  glories  shine; 
The  changing  seasons  show 
Thy  skill  and  power  divine. 

In  all  we  see 
A  God  appears; 
The  rolling  years 
Are  full  of  thee. 

2  Forth  in  the  flowery  spring, 
We  see  thy  beauty  move; 
The  birds  on  branches  sing 
Thv  tenderness  and  love; 


MISCELLANEOUS.  493 

Wide  flush  the  hills; 
The  air  is  balm: 
Devotion's  calm 
CHir  bosom  fills. 

Then  come,  in  robes  of  light, 
The  summer's  flaming  days; 
The  sun,  thine  image  bright, 
Thy  majesty  displays: 

And  oft  thy  voice 

In  thunder  rolls; 

But  still  our  souls 

In  thee  rejoice. 

In  autumn,  a  rich  feast 
Thy  common  bounty-  gives 
To  man,  and  bird,  and  beast, 
And  every  thing  that  lives. 

Thy  liberal  care 

At  morn  and  noon 

And  harvest  moon, 

Our  lips  declare. 

In  winter,  awful  thou! 
With  storms  around  thee  cast ; 
The  leafless  forests  bow 
Beneath  thy  northern  blast. 

While  tempests  lower, 

To  thee,  dread  King, 

We  homage  bring, 

And  own  thy  power. 


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494 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


494.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Seasons  of  the  Year.      Ps.  147. 

1  With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud, 

Address  the  Lord  on  high; 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 

2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintry  days  appear. 

4  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

5  rie  sends  hie  word,  and  melts  the  snow; 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn: 
He  cans  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 

6  The  changing  wind,  the  flying  cloud 

Obey  his  mighty  word  : 
With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud, 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  495,    496. 

495.  C.  M.  Watts. 

The  Blessing  of  Rain.         Ps.  65. 

1  'T  is  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 

God  of  eternal  power! 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

2  The  morning  light  and  evening  shade 

Successive  comforts  bring; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad, 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours, 

Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  thine; 
When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  Author  is  divine. 

4  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 

And  ranks  of  com  appear; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still, 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

496-  C.  M.  Watts. 

God  gives  Rain.        Ps.  65. 

1  Good  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King, 

Who  makes  the  earth  his  care; 
Visits  the  pastures  every  spring, 
And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

2  The  clouds,  like  rivers,  raised  on  high, 

Pour  out,  at  thy  command, 
Their  watery  blessings  from  the  sky, 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 


497.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  The  softened  ridges  of  the  field 

Permit  the  corn  to  spring; 
The  valleys  rich  provision  yield, 
And  the  poor  labourers  sing. 

4  The  little  hills,  on  every  side, 

Rejoice  at  falling  showers; 
The  meadows,  dressed  in  all  their  pride, 
Perfume  the  air  with  flowers; 

5  The  various  months  thy  goodness  crowns; 

How  bounteous  are  thy  ways! 
The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs, 
And  shepherds  shout  thv  praise. 

497-  L.  M.  Rippon's  Col. 

Divine  Influences  compared  to  Rain. 

1  The  dews  and  rains,  in  all  their  store, 
Watering  the  pastures  o'er  and  o'er, 
Are  not  so  copious  as  that  grace 
Which  sanctifies  and  saves  our  race. 

2  As  iii  soft  silence,  vernal  showers 
Descend  and  cheer  the  fainting  flowers! 
So  in  the  secrecy  of  love 

Falls  the  sweet  influence  from  above. 

3  That  heavenly  influence  let  me  find 
In  holy  silence  of  the.  mind, 

While  every  grace  maintains  its  bloom, 
Diffusing  wide  its  rich  perfume. 

4  Nor  let  these  blessings  be  confined 
To  me,  but  poured  on  all  mankind  ; 
Till  earth's  wild  wastes  in  verdure  rise, 
And  a  new  Eden  bless  our  eyes. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  498 


498.  C.  M.  Addison. 

The  Traveller's  Hymn. 

1  How  are  thy  servants  blest,  0  Lord  ! 

How  sure  is  their  defence! 

Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote, 

Supported  by  thy  care, 
They  pass  unhurt  though  burning  climes, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  Thy  mercy  sweetens  every  soil, 

Makes  every  region  please; 
The  hoary  frozen  hills  it  warms, 
And  smooths  the  boisterous  seas. 

4  Though  by  the  dreadful  tempest  tossed 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

5  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy  will ; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command. 
At  thy  command  is  still. 

6  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  death, 

Thy  goodness  I  '11  adore; 
And  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past> 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 


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499,  500.  MISCELLANEOUS. 


499.        L.  M.        c.  wesle* 

The  Manner's  Hymn. 

1   Glory  to  thee,  whose  powerful  word 
Bids  the  tempestuous  wind  arise; 
Glory  to  thee,  the  sovereign  Lord 
Of  air,  and  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies! 

fi  Let  air,  and  earth,  and  skies  obey, 
And  seas  thine  awful  will  perform; 
From  them  we  learn  to  own  thy  sway, 
And  shout  to  meet  the  gathering  storm. 

3  What  though  the  floods  lift  up  their  voice, 
Thou  nearest,  Lord,  our  louder  cry; 
They  cannot  damp  thy  children's  joys, 
Or  shake  the  soul  when  God  is  nigh. 

4  Roar  on,  ye  waves!  our  souls  defy 
Your  roaring  to  disturb  our  rest; 
In  vain  to  impair  the  calm  ye  try, 
The  calm  in  a  believer's  breast. 


500.  L.  M.  C.  Wesley. 

The  Mariner's  Hymn  of  Praise. 

1  Lord  of  the  wide-extended  main! 
Whose  power  the  winds  and  seas  controls, 
Whrse  hand  doth  earth  and  heaven  sustain, 
Whose  Spirit  leads  believing  souls; 

2  Throughout  the  deep  thy  footsteps  shine; 
We  own  thy  way  is  in  the  sea, 
O'erawed  by  majesty  divine, 

And  lost  in  thine  immensity! 


MISCELLANEOUS.  501 

3  Thy  wisdom  here  we  learn  to  adore, 
Thine  everlasting  truth  we  prove, 
Amazing  heights  of  boundless  power, 
Unfathomable  depths  of  love. 

4  Infinite  God,  thy  greatness  spanned 
These  heavens,  and  meted  out  the  skies; 
Lo!  in  the  hollow  of  thy  hand 

The  measured  waters  sink  and  rise. 

5  Thee  to  perfection  who  can  tell  ? 
Earth  and  her  sons  beneath  thee  lie, 
Lighter  than  dust  within  thy  scale, 
And  less  than  nothing  in  thine  eve. 

6  \  et  in  thy  Son  divinely  great, 
We  claim  thy  providential  care; 
Boldly  we  stand  before  thy  seat, 
Our  Advocate  hath  placed  us  there 

7  With  him  we  are  gone  up  on  high, 
Since  he  is  ours,  and  we  are  his; 
With  him  we  reign  above  the  skv, 
And  walk  upon  the  subject  seas. 

50].  L.    M.    61.  A.NOXYMOUS. 

The  Mariner's  Hymn. 

1   Lord  of  the  Sea! — thy  potent  sway 
Old  Ocean's  wildest  waves  obey; 
The  gale  that  whistles  throogb  the  shrouds, 
The  storm  that  drives  the  frighted  clouds — 
If  but  thy  whisper  order  peace, 
How  soon  their  rude  commotions  cease! 


502  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  Lord  of  the  Sea! — the  silent  hour, 

And  deep,  dull  calm,  confess  thy  power; 
The  sun  that  pours  his  welcome  light, 
The  moon  that  makes  the  dark  scene  bright, 
The  guiding  star,  the  favoring  wind, 
Display  a  good  and  sovereign  mind. 

3  Lord  of  the  Sea! — the  seaman  keep 
From  all  the  dangers  of  the  deep! 
When  high  the  white-capped  billows  rise, 
When  tempests  roar  along  the  skies, 
When  foes  or  shoals  awaken  fear — 

0!  in  thy  mercy  be  thou  near! 

4  Lord  of  the  Sea! — when  safe  from  harm, 
The  sailor  rests  in  slumbers  calm, 

May  dreams  of  home  his  spirit  cheer, — 
Dreams  that  shall  never  false  appear; 
May  thoughts  of  friends,  and  peace,  and  thee, 
His  solid  consolations  be! 

5  Lord  of  the  Sea! — a  sea  is  life 

Of  care  and  sorrow,  wo  and  strife! 
With  watchful  pains  we  steer  along, 
To  keep  the  right  path,  shun  the  wrong: 
God  grant,  that  after  every  roam, 
We  gain  an  everlasting  home! 

502.     8,  7  &  4s  M.     cotterxia. 

The  Light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles. 
1    O'er  the  realms  of  pagan  darkness, 
Let  the  eye  of  pity  gaze; 
See  the  kindred  of  the  people 
Lost  in  sin's  bewildering  maze; 

Darkness  brooding 
On  the  face  of  all  the  earth. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  503 

2  Light  of  them  that  sit  in  darkness ! 

Rise  and  shine,  thy  blessings  bring; 
Light  to  lighten  all  the  Gentiles! 
Rise  with  healing  in  thy  wing; 

To  thy  brightness 
Let  all  kings  and  nations  come. 

3  May  the  heathen,  now  adoring 

Idol-gods  of  wood  and  stone, 
Come,  and,  worshipping  before  him, 
Serve  the  living  God  alone: 

Let  thy  glory 
Fill  the  earth  as  floods  the  sea. 

4  Thou  to  whom  all  power  is  given, 

Speak  the  word  ; — at  thy  command, 
Let  the  company  of  preachers 

Spread  thy  name  from  land  to  land ; 

Lord,  be  with  them 
Alway  to  the  end  of  time. 

503.         7&6sM.        B*.HkBp*. 

Missionary  Hymn. 

1  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  fiver. 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 
And  only  man  is  vile; 


504.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 
The  gifts  of  God  are  strown; 

The  heathen  in  his  blindness 
Bows  down  to  wTood  and  stone 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

By  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation!    0  salvation! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name. 


504.  C.  M.  Montgomery 

Restoration  of  Israel. 

Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 

Exalt  thy  fallen  head; 
Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust, 

He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

Awake,  awake!  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length, 

The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

Rebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth; 
Say  to  the  south,  '  Give  up  thy  charge, 

And  keep  not  back,  0  north! ' 

They  come,  they  come; — thine  exiled  bands 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 

And  hasten  to  their  home. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  505,  500. 

505.  C.   M.  Wesley's  Col, 

Relying  on  God  in  Time  of  Trial. 

1  Father  of  lights,  thy  needful  aid 

To  us  that  ask,  impart; 
Mistrustful  of  ourselves,  afraid 
Of  our  own  treacherous  heart. 

2  In  spite  of  our  resolves,  we  fear 

Our  own  infirmity; 
And  tremble  at  the  trial  near, 
And  cry,  0  God,  to  thee! 

3  Our  only  help  in  danger's  hour, 

Our  orly  strength  thou  art! 
Above  the  world,  and  all  its  power, 
And  greater  than  our  heart. 

4  If  on  thy  promised  grace  alone 

We  faithfully  depend, 
Thou  surely  wilt  preserve  thy  own, 
And  keep  them  to  the  end. 


506.       CM.       bp.heber. 

In  times  of  Distress  and  Banger. 

Oh  God  that  madest  the  earth  and  sky. 

The  darkness  and  the  day, 
Give  ear  to  this  thy  family, 

And  help  us  when  we  pray! 
For  wide  the  waves  of  bitterness 

Around  our  vessel  roar, 
And  heavy  grows  the  pilot's  heart, 

To  view  the  rcckv  shore! 


507  MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  The  cross  our  Master  bore  for  us, 

For  Him  we  fain  would  bear; 
But  mortal  strength  to  weakness  turns, 

And  courage  to  despair! 
Then  mercy  on  our  failings,  Lord ! 

Our  sinking  faith  renew! 
And  when  his  sorrows  visit  us, 

Oh  send  his  patience  too! 


507.  L.  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

Faith  in  God  in  Times  of  Scarcity. 

1  Should  famine  o'er  the  mourning  field 
Extend  her  desolating  reign, 

Nor  spring  her  blooming  beauties  yield, 
Nor  autumn  swell  the  fruitful  grain: 

2  Should  lowing  herds,  and  bleating  sheep.; 
Around  their  famished  master  die; 

And  hope  itself  despairing  weep, 
While  life  deplores  its  last  supply; 

3  Amid  the  dark,  the  deathful  scene, 
If  I  can  say,  The  Lord  is  mine! 
The  joy  shall  triumph  o'er  the  pain, 
And  glory  dawn,  though  life  decline. 

4  The  God  of  my  salvation  Jives; 
My  nobler  life  he  will  sustain; 
His  word  immortal  vigour  gives, 
Nor  shall  my  glorious  hopes  be  vain. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  505,    509. 

508.  C   IVl.  Hegixbotham. 

Comfort  in  Sick?iess  and  Death. 

1  When  sickness  shakes  the  languid  frame, 

Each  dazzling  pleasure  flies; 
Phantoms  of  bliss  no  more  obscure 
Our  long-deluded  eyes. 

2  The  tottering  frame  of  mortal  life 

Shall  crumble  into  dust; 
Nature  shall  faint — but  leam,  my  soul, 
On  nature's  God  to  trust. 

3  The  man  whose  pious  heart  is  fixed 

On  his  all-gracious  God, 
In  every  frown  may  comfort  find, 
And  kiss  the  chastening  rod. 

4  Nor  him  shall  death  itself  alarm; 

On  heaven  his  soul  relies; 
With  joy  he  views  his  Maker's  love, 
And  with  composure  dies. 

509.  C.  M.  Exeter  Cox. 

Wonderful  formation  of  Man. 

1  When  I  with  curious  eyes  survey 
My  complicated  frame, 
I  read  on  every  part  inscribed 
My  great  Creator's  name. 

#  Why  was  my  body  formed  erect, 
Whilst  brutes  bow  down  to  earth, 
But  that  my  soul  should  learn  to  know 
And  claim  its  nobler  birth? 
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510,511  MISCELLANEOUS 

3  Author  of  life,  my  tongue  shall  sing 
The  wonders  of  my  frame. 
Long  as  I  breathe,  and  think,  and  speak, 
I  '11  praise  thy  glorious  name. 

510.  10s  M.  Sir  John  Davies. 

Dignity  of  Human  Nature. 

1  Oh!  what  is  man,  great  Maker  of  mankind  ! 
That  thou  to  him  so  great  respect  dost  bear! 
That  thou  adorn'st  him  with  so  bright  a  mind, 
Mak'st  him  a  king,  and  e'en  an  angel's  peer! 

2  Oh!  what  a  lively  life,  what  heavenly  power, 
What  spreading  virtue,  what  a  sparkling  fire, 
How  great,  how  plentiful,  how  rich  a  dower 
Dost  thou  within  this  dying  flesh  inspire! 

3  Nor  hast  thou  given  these  blessings  for  a  day, 
Nor  made  them  on  the  body's  life  depend  : 
The  soul,  though  made  in  time,  survives  for  iy 
And  though  it  hath  beginning,  sees  no  end. 

511.  C.  M.  Anonymous. 

Old  Age  anticipated. 

1  When  in  the  vale  of  lengthened  years 

My  feeble  feet  shall  tread, 
And  I  survey  the  various  scenes 
Through  which  I  have  been  led. 

2  How  many  mercies  will  my  life 

Before  my  view  unfold  ! 
What  countless  dangers  will  be  past, 
What  tales  of  sorrow  told  ! 


MISCELLANEOUS.  512 

But  vet.  ray  soul !  if  thou  canst  say 

1  Ve  seen  my  God  in  all ; 
In  every  blessing  owned  his  hand, 

In  every  loss  his  call ; 

If  piety  has  marked  my  steps, 

And  love  my  actions  formed, 
And  purity  possessed  my  heart, 

And  truth  my  lips  adorned : 

If  I  an  aged  servant  am 

Of  Jesus  and  of  God, 
I  need  not  fear  the  closing  scene, 

Nor  dread  the  appointed  road. 

This  scene  will  all  my  labours  end ; 

This  road  conduct  on  high; 
With  comfort  I  "11  review  the  past, 

And  triumph  though  I  die. 

512.-  -L-    ML  ANONYMOUS. 

Memory  of  the  Past. 

How  blest  is  he  whose  tranquil  mind, 
When  life  declines,  recalls  again 
The  years  that  time  has  cast  behind, 
And  reaps  delight  from  toil  and  pain. 

So,  when  the  transient  storm  is  past, 
The  sudden  doom  and  driving  shower, 
The  sweetest  sunshine  is  the  last; 
The  loveliest  is  the  evening  hour. 


513.  MISCELLANEOUS. 

513.  7S.  J.  Newtok. 

At  Parting. 

1  As  the  sun's  enlivening  eye 
Shines  on  every  place  the  same; 
So  the  Lord  is  always  nigh 

To  the  souls  that  love  his  name. 

2  When  they  move  at  duty's  call, 
He  is  with  them  by  the  way; 
He  is  ever  with  them  all, 

Those  who  go,  and  those  who  stay. 

3  From  his  holy  mercy-seat 
Nothing  can  their  souls  confine; 
Still  in  spirit  they  may  meet, 
And  in  sweet  communion  join. 

4  For  a  season  called  to  part, 
Let  us  then  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

5  Father,  hear  our  humble  prayer! 
Tender  shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 

All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

6  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong; 
Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain; 
Give  us,  if  we  live,  ere  long, 
Here  to  meet  in  peace  again. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  514,    515 

514.  -L*  M«  Doddridge. 
The  Christian  Farewell. 

1  Thy  presence,  everlasting  God  ! 
Wide  o'er  all  nature  spreads  abroad  : 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  cannot  sleep, 
In  every  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  souls  sustain; 
When  separate,  happy  if  we  share 
Thy  smiles,  thy  counsels  and  thy  care. 

3  To  thee  we  all  our  ways  commit, 
And  seek  our  comforts  near  thy  feet; 
Still  on  our  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Give  us,  in  thy  beloved  house, 
Again  to  pay  our  grateful  vows; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 

515.  -L*'    M«  AXONYMOUS. 

Death  of  an  Infant. 

1  As  the  sweet  flower  that  scents  the  morn, 
But  withers  in  the  rising  day; 

Thus  lovely  was  this  infant's  dawn. 
Thus  swiftly  fled  its  life  away. 

2  It  died  ere  its  expanding  soul 

Had  ever  burnt  with  wrong  desires, 
Had  ever  spurned  at  Heaven's  control, 
Or  ever  quenched  its  sacred  fires. 
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516  MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  It  died  to  sin,  it  died  to  cares, 
But  for  a  moment  felt  the  rod  : — 
0  mourner!  such,  the  Lord  declares, 
Such  are  the  children  of  our  God  ! 

516.        C  M.       Christian  Psalmist 
The  Saints  in  Glory. 

1  How  bright  these  glorious  spirits  shme 

Whence  all  their  white  array? 
How  came  they  to  the  blissful  seats 
Of  everlasting  day? 

2  Lo!  these  are  they  from  sufferings  great 

Who  came  to  realms  of  light, 
And  in  the  blood  of  Christ  have  washed 
Those  robes  which  shine  so  bright. 

3  Now  with  triumphal  palms  they  stand 

Before  the  throne  on  high, 
And  serve  the  God  they  love,  amidst 
The  glories  of  the  sky. 

4  Hunger  and  thirst  are  felt  no  more, 

Nor  suns  with  scorching  ray; 
God  is  their  sun,  whose  cheering  beams 
Diffuse  eternal  day. 

5  The  Lamb  which  dwells  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  o'er  them  still  preside, 
Feed  them  with  nourishment  divine, 
And  all  their  footsteps  guide. 

6  'Mong  pastures  green  he  Ml  lead  his  flock, 

Where  living  streams  appear; 
And  God  the  Lord  from  every  eye 
Shall  wipe  off  every  tear. 


OCCASIONAL. 


517.  C.  M.  Montgomery. 

This  do  in  Remembrance  of  me. 

1  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 

In  meek  humility. 
This  will  I  do,  my  dying  Lord, 
I  will  remember  thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  bread  from  heaven  shall  be; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take, 
And  thus  remember  thee. 

3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget? 

Or  there  thy  conflict  see, 
Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 
And  not  remember  thee? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  my  sacrifice! 
I  must  remember  thee : — 

5  Remember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains, 

And  all  thy  love  to  me; 
Yea.  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 


518,  5L9.  OCCASIONAL. 

518.  L.   M.  Watts. 

The  Memorial  of  our  absent  Lord. 

1  Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies, 
Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 

To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 

2  He  knows  what  wandering  hearts  we  have, 
Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face; 

And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

3  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 
And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem ; 
Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thought, 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fixed  on  him. 

4  Whilst  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 
'T  is  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place, 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
And  live  forever  near  his  face. 

519.  CM.  Sewall's  Col. 

A  Communion  Hymn. 

1  0  God,  accept  the  sacred  hour 

Which  we  to  thee  have  given; 
And  let  this  hallowed  scene  have  power 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  Still  let  us  hold,  till  life  departs, 

The  precepts  of  thy  Son, 
Nor  let  our  thoughtless,  thankless  hearts 
Forget  what  he  has  done. 


OCCASIONAL.  520,    521 


3  His  true  disciples  may  we  live, 
From  all  corruption  free, 
And  humbly  learn  like  him  to  give 
Our  powers,  our  wills  to  thee. 


520.  CM.  E.  Taylor. 

Proper  Dispositions  for  the  Communion. 

1  0  here,  if  ever,  God  of  love! 

Let  strife  and  hatred  cease; 
And  every  thought  harmonious  move, 
And  every  heart  be  peace. 

2  Not  here,  where  met  to  think  on  him, 

Whose  latest  thoughts  were  ours, 
Shall  mortal  passions  come  to  dim 
The  prayer  devotion  pours. 

3  No,  gracious  Master,  not  in  vain 

Thy  life  of  love  hath  been; 
The  peace  thou  gavest,  may  yet  remain, 
Though  thou  no  more  art  seen. 

4  £  Thy  kingdom  come;'  we  watch,  we  wait. 

To  hear  thy  cheering  call ; 
When  heaven  shall  ope  its  glorious  gate, 
And  God  be  all  in  all. 

521-  L.  M.  Watts. 

The  Lord's  Supper  instituted. 

1   'T  wtas  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 
When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betraved  him  to  his  foes; 


522 


OCCASIONAL. 


2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake: 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake ! 

3  c  This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin; 
Receive  and  eat  the  living  food:' 

Then  took  the  cup,  and  "blessed  the  wine; 
1  'T  is  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood.' 

4  c  Do  this,'  he  cried,  c  till  time  shall  end, 
In  memory  of  your  dying  Friend  ; 
Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 

The  love  of  your  departed  Lord.' 

5  Jesus!  thy  feast  we  celebrate; 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

522.  C  M.  Birmingham  Cou 

For  Communicants. 

1  Ye  followers  of  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Who  round  his  table  draw! 
Remember  what  his  spirit  was, 
What  his  peculiar  law. 

2  The  love,  which  all  his  bosom  filled, 

Did  all  his  actions  guide; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  lived  and  taught; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  died. 

3  Let  each  the  sacred  law  fulfil  ; 

Like  his  be  every  mind: 
Be  every  temper  formed  by  love, 
And  every  action  kind. 


occasional.  523,  524 

4  Let  none  who  call  themselves  his  friends, 
Disgrace  the  honored  name; 
But  by  a  near  resemblance  prove 
The  title  which  they  claim. 

523.  8  &  ?S  M.  Exeter  Col. 

After  Communion. 

1  From  the  table  now  retiring, 

Which  for  us  the  Lord  hath  spread, 
May  our  souls,  refreshment  finding, 
Grow  in  all  things  like  our  Head. 

2  His  example  by  beholding, 

May  our  lives  his  image  bear; 
Him  our  Lord  and  Master  calling, 
His  commands  may  we  revere. 

3  Love  to  God  and  man  displaying, 

Walking  steadfast  in  his  way, 
Joy  attend  us  in  believing, 

Peace  from  God  through  endless  day! 

524.  L-  M.  West  Bostox  Col. 

Hymn  for  Baptism. 

1  This  child  we  dedicate  to  thee, 
0  God  of  grace  and  purity! 

Shield  it  from  sin  and  threatening  wrong, 
And  let  thy  love  its  life  prolong. 

2  0  may  thy  spirit  gently  draw 
Its  willing  soul  to  keep  thy  law; 
May  virtue,  piety  and  truth, 

*  Dawn  even  with  its  dawning  youth 


525.  OCCASIONAL. 

3  We,  too,  before  thy  gracious  sight, 
Once  shared  the  blest  baptismal  rite, 
And  would  renew  its  solemn  vow 
With  love,  and  thanks,  and  praises  now. 

4  Grant  that  with  true  and  faithful  heart, 
We  still  may  act  the  Christian's  part, 
Cheered  by  each  promise  thou  hast  given, 
And  labouring  for  the  prize  in  heaven. 

525.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Dedication  of  Children  to  God  and  Christ. 

1  See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 

With  all-engaging  charms; 
Hark,  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms! 

2  Permit  them  to  approach,  he  cries, 

Nor  scorn  their  humble  name; 
For  't  was  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came. 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  hands, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee; 
Joyful,  that  we  ourselves  are  thine. 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 

4  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear: 

Ye  children,  seek  his  face; 

And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 

The  blessings  of  his  grace. 

5  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 

God's  guardian  care  we  trust: 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 


occasional.  526,  527 

526.  C.  JM.  Anonymous. 

Practical  Improvement  of  Baptism. 

1  Attend,  ye  children  of  your  God, 

Ye  heirs  of  glory,  hear; 
Let  accents  so  divine  as  these 
Engag3  the  attentive  ear: — 

2  Baptized  into  your  Saviour's  death, 

Your  souls  to  sin  must  die; 
With  Christ  your  Lord  ye  live  anew, 
With  Christ  ascend  on  high. 

3  Rise  from  these  earthly  trifles;  rise, 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love; 
In  heaven  your  choicest  treasure  lies, 
And  be  your  hearts  above. 

527.  P.   M.  Flint. 

On  leaving  an  ancient  Church. 

1  Here  to  the  High  and  Holy  One, 

Our  fathers  early  reared 
A  house  of  prayer,  a  lowly  one, 

Yet  long  to  them  endeared 
By  hours  of  sweet  communion 

Held  with  their  covenant  God, 
As  oft,  in  sacred  union, 

His  hallowed  courts  they  trod. 

2  Gone  are  the  pious  multitudes, 

That  here  kept  holy  time, 
In  other  courts  assembled  now 
For  worship  more  sublime. 
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528. 


OCCASIONAL. 


Their  children,  we  are  waiting 
In  meekness,  Lord,  thy  call ; 

Thy  love  still  celebrating, 
Our  hope,  our  trust,  our  all. 

These  time-worn  walls,  the  resting-place, 

So  oft  from  earthly  cares, 
To  righteous  souls  now  perfected, 

We  leave  with  thanks  and  prayers; 
With  thanks,  for  every  blessing 

Vouchsafed  through  all  the  past, 
With  prayers,  thy  throne  addressing 

For  guidance  to  the  last. 

Though  from  this  house,  so  long  beloved, 

We  part  with  sadness  now, 
Yet  here,  we  trust,  with  gladness  soon 

In  fairer  courts  to  bow: 
So  when  our  souls  forsaking 

These  bodies,  fallen  and  pale, 
In  brighter  forms  awaking, 

With  joy  the  change  shall  hail. 


528.  L*  M.  Montgomery. 

On  laying  the  Foundation- Stone  of  a  Church 

1  Tins  stone  to  thee  in  faith  we  lay, 
We  build  the  temple,  Lord,  to  thee; 
Thine  eye  be  open,  night  and  day, 
To  guard  this  house  and  sanctuary. 

2  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 

Hear  thou  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place, 
And,  when  thou  nearest,  0  forgive  ! 


OCCASIONAL.  529 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 
The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son, 
Still,  by  the  power  of  his  great  name, 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  Hosanna!  to  their  heavenly  King, 
When  children's  voices  raise  that  song, 
Hosanna!  let  their  angels  sing, 

And  heaven  with  earth  the  strain  prolong. 

5  But  will  indeed  Jehovah  deign 
Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest? 
Here  will  the  world's  Redeemer  reign, 
And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest? 

6  That  glory  never  hence  depart! 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart, 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 

529.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

On  opening  a  new  Place  of  Worship. 

1  And  will  the  great  eternal  God 
On  earth  establish  his  abode? 

And  will  he  from  his  radiant  throne 
Avow  our  temples  for  his  own? 

2  We  bring  the  tribute  of  our  praise; 
And  sing  that  condescending  grace, 
Which  to  our  notes  will  lend  an  ear, 
And  call  us  sinful  mortals  near. 

3  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise: 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise; 
^.nd  thou,  desce^dins:,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace 


530. 


OCCASIONAL. 


4  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train, 
While  power  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  his  friends. 

5  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 

530.  7s  M.  Montgomery. 

On  opening  a  Place  for  Worship. 

1   Lord  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 
Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise; 
Thou  thy  people's  heart  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2.  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread; 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest. 

3  Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land; 
Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

4  Hallelujah  ! — earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply; 
Hallelujah  ! — hence  ascend 
Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 


OCCASIONAL.  531, 532 

531.  L.    M.  PlERPOXT. 

Dedication  of  a  House  of  Worship. 

1  0  bow  thine  ear,  Eternal  One! 
On  thee  our  heart  adoring  calls; 
To  thee  the  followers  of  thy  Son 

Have  raided,  and  now  devote  these  walls. 

2  Here  let  thy  holy  days  be  kept ; 
And  be  this  place  to  worship  given, 
Like  that  bright  spot  where  Jacob  slept, 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 

3  Here  may  thine  honour  dwell;  and  here, 
As  incense,  let  thy  children's  prayer, 
From  contrite  hearts  and  lips  sincere, 
Rise  on  the  still  and  holy  air. 

4  Here  be  thy  praise  devoutly  sung; 
Here  let  thy  truth  beam  forth  to  save, 
As  when,  of  old,  thy  spirit  hung 

On  winss  of  lisdit  o'er  Jordan's  wave. 

5  And  when  the  lips,  that  wiih  thy  name 
Are  vocal  now,  to  dust  shall  turn, 

On  others  may  devotion's  flame 
Be  kindled  here,  and  purely  burn. 

532.  L.   M.  Willis. 

Dedication  Hymn. 

1   The  perfect  world  by  Adam  trod, 
Was  the  first  temple — built  by  God; 
His  fiat  laid  the  corner  stone, 
And  heaved  its  pillars,  one  by  one. 
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533.  OCCASIONAL. 

2  He  hung  its  starry  roof  on  high — 
The  broad  illimitable  sky; 

He  spread  its  pavement,  green  and  bright, 
And  curtained  it  with  morning  light. 

3  The  mountains  in  their  places  stood — 
The  sea,  the  sky — and  c  all  was  good ;' 
And,  when  its  first  pure  praises  rang, 
The  '  morning  stars  together  sang.' 

4  Lord  !  't  is  not  ours  to  make  the  sea 
And  earth  and  sky  a  house  for  thee; 
But  in  thy  sight  our  offering  stands, 

An  humbler  temple,  c  made  with  hands.' 

533.       L.  M.       cowper. 

On  opening  a  Place  for  Social  Worship. 

1  Our  God,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat ; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind  ; 

Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer. 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care; 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 

And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

4  Behold,  at  thy  commanding  word, 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord ; 
Come  thou,  and  fill  this  wider  space, 
And  bless  us  with  a  large  increase. 


OCCASIONAL.  534 

Lord,  we  are  few,  but  thou  art  near; 
Nor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear: 
0  rend  the  heavens,  come  quickly  down, 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  thine  own! 


534.  L«  M.  Frothijtgham. 

Ordination  of  a  Minister. 

1  0  God,  whose  presence 'glows  in  all 
Within,  around  us,  and  above! 

Thy  word  we  bless,  thy  name  we  call, 
Whose  word  is  Truth,  whose  name  is  Love. 

2  That  truth  be  with  the  heart  believed 
Of  all  who  seek  this  sacred  place; 

With  power  proclaimed,  in  peace  received — 
Our  spirits'  light,  thy  Spirit's  grace. 

3  That  love  its  holy  influence  pour, 
To  keep  us  meek,  and  make  us  free, 
And  throw  its  binding  blessing  more 
Round  each  with  all,  and  all  with  thee. 

4  Direct  and  guard  the  youthful  strength 
Devoted  to  thy  Son  this  day; 

And  give  thy  word  full  course  at  length 
O'er  man's  defects  and  time's  decay. 

5  Send  down  its  angel  to  our  side — 
Send  in  its  ralm  upon  the  breast; 
For  we  would  know  no  other  guide, 
And  we  can  need  no  other  rest. 


535,  536.  occasional. 

535.  L.    M.  PlERFONT. 

Ordination  Hymn. 

1  0  thou,  who  art  above  all  height! 
Our  God,  our  Father,  and  our  Friend ! 
Beneath  thy  throne  of  love  and  light, 

k       Let  thine  adoring  children  bend. 

2  We  kneel  in  praise,  that  here  is  set 
A  vine  that  by  thy  culture  grew; 

We  kneel  in  prayer  that  thou  wouldst  wet 
Its  opening  leaves  with  heavenly  dew. 

3  Since  thy  young  servant  now  hath  given 
Himself,  his  powers,  his  hopes,  his  youth 
To  the  great  cause  of  truth  raid  heaven, 
Be  thou  his  guide,  0  God  of  truth! 

4  Here  may  his  doctrines  drop  like  rain, 
His  speech  like  Hermon's  dew  distil,  _ 
Till  green  fields  smile,  and  golden  grain, 
Ripe  for  the  harvest,  waits  thy  will. 

5  And  when  he  sinks  in  death — by  care, 
Or  pain,  or  toil,  or  years  oppressed— 
0  God  !  remember  thou  our  prayer, 
And  take  his  spirit  to  thy  rest. 

536.  C.    M.  DoDDRirCE. 

For  a  Meeting  of  Ministers. 

1  Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 
And  take  the  alarm  the?  give ; 
Now  let  them,  from  the  mouth  of  God, 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 


OCCASIONAL. 


537. 


2  'T  is  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

The  account  to  render  there; 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  how  should  we  appear? 

4  May  they,  that  Je?us  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

537.  C.  M.  Browne, 

For  a  Charitable  Occasion. 

1  0  how  can  they  look  up  to  heaven, 

And  ask  for  mercy  there, 
Who  never  soothed  the  poor  man's  pang, 
Nor  dried  the  orphan's  tear! 

2  The  dread  Omnipotence  of  heaven 

We  every  hour  provoke, 
Yet  still  the  mercy  of  our  God 
Withholds  the  avenging  stroke. 

3  And  Christ  was  still  the  healing  friend 

Of  poverty  and  pain, 
And  never  did  imploring  wretch 
His  garment  touch  in  vain. 

4  May  we  with  humble  effort  take 

Example  from  above, 
And  thence  the  active  lesson  learn 
Of  charitv  and  love. 


538.  OCCASIONAL. 

5  But  chiefly  be  the  labour  our's 

To  shade  the  early  plant; 
To  guard  from  ignorance  and  guilt 
The  infancy  of  want; 

6  To  graft  the  virtues,  ere  the  bud 

The  canker-worm  has  gnawed, 
And  teach  the  rescued  child  to  lisp 
Its  gratitude  to  God. 


538.  P.   M.  Wesley's  Col. 

Fo7-  a  New  Year. 

1  Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue, 

Roll  round  with  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  rtie  Master  appear! 

2  His  adorable  will  let  i;s  gladly  fulfil, 

And  our  talents  improve, 
By  the  patience  of  hope,  and  the  labour  of  love 

3  Our  life  is  a  dream,  our  time  as  a  stream 

Glides  swiftly  away; 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay. 

4  The  arrow  is  flown,  the  moment  is  gone; 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity  's  here. 

5  0  that  each  in  the  day  of  his  coming  may  say, 

'I  have  fought  my  way  through; 
I  have  finished  the  work  thou  didst  give  me  to  do.' 

6  0  that  each  from  his  Lord  may  receive  the  glad 

word — 
'Well  and  faithfully  done! 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne.' 


occasional.  539,  540 

539.  10s  M.  E.Taylor. 

The  changing  Year. 

1  God  of  the  changing  year,  whose  arm  of  power 
In  safety  leads  through  danger's  darkest  hour, 
Here  in  thy  temple  bow  thy  creatures  down. 
To  bless  thy  mercy,  and  thy  might  to  own. 

2  Thine  are  the  beams  that  cheer  us  on  our  way, 
And  pour  around  the  gladdening  light  of  day; 
Thine  is  the  night,  and  the  fair  orbs  that  shine 
To  cheer  its  hours  of  darkness — all  are  thine. 

3  If  round  our  path  the  thorns  of  sorrow  grew, 
And  mortal  friends  were  faithless,  thou  wert  true; 
Did  sickness  shake  the  frame,  or  anguish  tear 
The  wounded  spirit,  thou  wert  present  there. 

4  Yet  when  our  hearts  review  departed  days, 
How  vast  thy  mercies!  how  remiss  our  praise! 
Well  may  we  dread  thine  awful  eye  to  meet, 
Bend  at  thy  throne,  and  worship  at  thy  feet. 

5  0  lend  thine  ear,  and  lift  our  voice  to  thee; 
Where'er  we  dwell,  still  Jet  thy  mercy  be; 
From  year  to  year,  still  nearer  to  thy  shrine 
Draw  our  frail  hearts,  and  make  them  wholly  thine. 


o40.  L.   Al.  Doddridge. 

The  Year  crowned  with  Divine  Goodness.      Psu  65 

1   Eternal  Source  of  every  joy! 
Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
Whose  soodness  crowns  the  circling  \  ear. 


541  OCCASIONAL. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll. 
Thy  hand  suppcrts  the  steady  pole: 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise. 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Embalms  the  air,  and  paints  the  land; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn,  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richiy  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores; 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

No  more  a  face  of  honor  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  month?,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise; 

Still  be  the  cheerful  Homage  paid, 
With  opening  light  and  evening  shade. 

6  0  may  our  more  harmonious  tongues 
In  worlds  unknown  pursue  the  songs; 
And  in  those  brighter  courts  adore, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more! 

541.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 

Reflections  for  a  New  Year.     Ps.  90. 

1  Remark,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bounds 

Of  the  revolving  year; 
How  swift  the  weeks  complete  their  rounds! 
How  short  the  months  appear! 

2  So  fast  eternity  comes  on, 

And  that  important  day, 
When  all  that  mortal  life  has  done, 
God's  judgment  shall  survey. 


OCCASIONAL.  542 

3  Yet  like  an  idle  tale  we  pass 

The  swift  advancing  year; 
And  study  artful  ways  t'  increase 
The  speed  of  its  career. 

4  Waken,  0  God,  my  trifling  heart, 

Its  great  concern  to  see; 
That  I  may  act  the  Christian  part, 
And  give  the  year  to  thee. 

5  Thus  shall  their  course  more  grateful  roll, 

If  future  years  arise; 
Or  this  shall  bear  my  peaceful  soul 
To  joy  that  never  dies. 


542.  L»  M.  Doddridge. 

For  the  Beginning  or  End  of  the  Year. 

My  helper,  God  !  I  bless  his  name; 
The  same  his  power,  his  grace  the  same: 
The  tokens  of  his  friendly  care 
Open,  and  crown,  and  close  the  year. 

I  midst  ten  thousand  dangers  stand, 
Supported  by  his  guardian  hand  ; 
And  see,  when  I  survey  my  ways, 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

Thus  far  his  arm  hath  led  me  on; 
Thus  far  I  make  his  mercy  known; 
And,  while  I  tread  this  desert  land, 
New  blessings  shall  new  songs  demand. 


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543,  544.  occasional. 

543.        S.  M.        beddomb. 

Purposes  on  beginning  a  Mew  Year. 

1  My  few  revolving  years. 
How  swift  they  glide  away! 

How  short  the  term  of  life  appears, 
When  past — but  as  a  day! 

2  A  dark  and  cloudy  day, 
Clouded  by  grief  and  sin; 

A  host  of  enemies  without, 
Distressing  fears  within. 

3  Lord,  through  another  year 
If  thou  permit  my  stay, 

With  diligence  may  I  pursue 
The  true  and  living  way! 

544.  7S   M.  J.Newton 

Uncertainty  of  Life.  .  New  Year. 

1  See!  another  year  is  gone! 
Quickly  have  the  seasons  past! 
This  we  enter  now  upon 
Will  to  many  prove  their  last. 
Mercy  hitherto  has  spared, 

But  have  mercies  been  improved? 
Let  us  ask,  Am  I  prepared, 
Should  I  be  this  year  removed  ? 

2  Some  we  now  no  longer  see, 
Who  their  mortal  race  have  run, 
Seemed  as  fair  for  life  as  we, 
When  the  former  jresu  begun. 


OCCASIONAL. 

Some — but  who  God  only  knows — 
Who  are  here  assembled  now, 
Ere  the  present  year  shall  close, 
To  the  stroke  of  death  must  bow. 

If  from  guilt  and  sin  set  free 
By  the  knowledge  of  thy  grace, 
Welcome,  then,  the  call  will  be 
To  depart  and  see  thy  face. 
To  thy  saints  while  here  below, 
With  new  years  new  mercies  come; 
But  the  happiest  year  they  know, 
Is  the  last  that  leads  them  home. 


545.  7S  M.  J.  Newton. 

Sioiftness  of  Time.    New  Year. 

1  While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here! 

Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 
They  have  done  with  all  below; 
We  a  little  longer  wait; 
But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 
Speedily  the  mark  to  find; 

As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 
Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 
Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream; 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise; 
All  below  is  but  a  dream. 


545 


546.  OCCASIONAL. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 
Pardon  of  our  sins  renew; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 
With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old; 
Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love; 
And,  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 
May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 


546.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

For  the  opening  or  closing  Year. 

1  Great  God!  we  sing  that  mighty  hand 
By  which  supported,  still  we  stand: 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows; 
That  mercy  crowns  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  are  we  guarded  by  our  God ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 
Thou  art  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  Though  death  shall  interrupt  these  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 

Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 


occasional.  547,  548 


547-  C.   M.  Browne 

Reflections  at  the  Close  of  the  Year. 

1  And  now,  my  soul,  another  year 

Of  my  short  life  is  past: 
I  cannot  long  continue  here; 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Part  of  my  doubtful  life  is  gone, 

Nor  will  return  again; 
And  swift  my  fleeting  moments  run — 
The  few  which  yet  remain! 

3  Awake,  my  soul  !  with  all  thy  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn; 
What  are  thy  hopes — how  sure,  how  fair, 
And  what  thy  great  concern? 

4  Now  a  new  space  of  life  begins, 

Set  out  afresh  for  heaven: 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 
Through  Christ,  so  freely  given. 

5  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 

And  on  his  grace  depend; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road, 

Xor  doubt  a  happy  end. 


548.  8  &:  7S  M.  Br.  Hokn: 

Autumn   TVarnings. 

1    See  the  leaves  around  us  falling, 
Dry  and  withered  to  the  ground; 
Thus  to  thoughtless  mortals  calling, 
In  a  sad  and  solemn  sound: — 
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549.  OCCASIONAL. 

2  '  Sons  of  Adam,  (once  in  Eden, 

Where,  like  us,  he  blighted  fell,) 
Hear  the  lesson  we  are  reading; 
Mark  the  awful  truth  we  tell: 

3  '  Youth,  on  length  of  days  presuming, 

Who  the  paths  of  pleasure  tread: 
View  us,  late  in  beauty  blooming, 
Numbered  now  among  the  dead: 

4  <  What  though  yet  no  losses  grieve  you 

Gay  with  health  and  many  a  grace, 
Let  not  cloudless  skies  deceive  you: 
Summer  gives  to  autumn  place. 

5  '  Yearly  in  our  course  returning, 

Messengers  of  shortest  stay, 
Thus  we  preach  this  truth  concerning. 
Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away.' 

6  On  the  tree  of  life  eternal, 

0  let  all  our  hopes  be  laid: 
This  alone,  forever  vernal, 

Bears  a  leaf  that  shall  not  fade. 

549.       C  M.       Christian  Psalmist 
Thanks  for  an  abundant  Harvest. 

1  Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love! 

How  rich  thy  bounties  are! 
The  rolling  seasons,  as  they  move, 
Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 

2  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 

The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth, 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 


OCCASIONAL.  550 

Tne  spring's  sweet  influence,  Lord,  was  thine: 

The  plants  in  beauty  grew: 
Thou  gav'st  refulgent  suns  to  shine, 

And  mild,  refreshing  dew. 

These  various  mercies  from  above 

Matured  the  swelling  grain; 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love, 

And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

We  own  and  bless  thy  gracious  sway; 

Thy  hand  all  nature  hails; 
Seed-time  nor  harvest,  night  nor  day, 

Summer  nor  winter,  fails. 


550.  L.   M%  Watts. 

Sickness  healed,  and  Sorrow  removed.         Ps.  30 

1  I  will  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high; 
At  thy  command  diseases  fly: 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave? 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his, 
And  tell  how  large  his  goodness  is; 
Let  all  your  powers  rejoice  and  bless, 
While  you  record  his  holiness. 

3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays; 
His  love  is  life  and  length  of  days: 
Though  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 
The  morning  star  restores  the  joy. 


551,    552.  OCCASIONAL. 

551.        L.  M.  61.       kippis. 

Thanksgiving  for  National  Prosperity. 

1  How  rich  thy  gifts,  almighty  King! 
From  thee  our  public  blessings  spring: 
The  extended  trade,  the  fruitful  skies, 
The  treasures  liberty  bestows, 

The  eternal  joys  the  gospel  shows, 
All  from  thy  boundless  goodness  rise. 

2  With  grateful  hearts,  with  joyful  tongues, 
To  God  we  raise  united  songs. 

Here  still  may  God  in  mercy  reign; 
Crown  our  just  counsels  with  success, 
With  peace  and  joy  our  borders  bless, 
And  all  our  sacred  rights  maintain. 

552.  L^  M.  Mrs.  Steele. 

Thanksgiving  for  National  Peace.         Ps.  46. 

1  Great  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies, 
A  word  of  thine  almighty  breath 
Can  sink  the  world,  or  bid  it  rise; 
Thy  smile  is  life,  thy  frown  is  death. 

2  When  angry  nations  rush  to  arms, 
And  rage,  and  noise,  and  tumult  reign, 
And  war  resounds  its  dire  alarms, 
And  slaughter  dyes  the  hostile  plain; 

3  Thy  sovereign  eye  looks  calmly  down, 

And  marks  their  course,  and  bounds  their  power; 

Thy  law  the  angry  nations  own, 

And  noise  and  war  are  heard  no  more. 


OCCASIONAL.  553. 

4  Then  peace  returns  with  balmy  wing; 
Sweet  peace,  with  her  what  blessings  fled! 
Glad  plenty  laughs,  the  valleys  sing, 
Reviving  commerce  lifts  her  head. 

5  Thou  good,  and  wise,  and  righteous  Lord! 
All  move  subservient  to  thy  will; 

Both  peace  and  war  await  thy  word, 
And  thy  sublime  decrees  fulfil. 

6  To  thee  we  pay  our  grateful  song!  | 
Thy  kind  protection  still  implore: 

0  may  our  hearts,  and  lives,  and  tongues, 
Confess  thy  goodness,  and  adore. 

553.  CM.  Tate  k  Brady. 

In  Time  of  War.     Pa,  44. 

1  0  Lord,  our  fathers  oft  have  told 

In  our  attentive  ears. 
Thy  wonders  in  their  days  performed, 
And  elder  times  than  theirs. 

2  T  was  not  their  courage,  nor  their  sword, 

To  them  salvation  gave; 
N  at  strength,  that  from  unequal  force, 
Their  fainting  troops  could  save: 

3  But  thy  right  hand,  and  powerful  arm, 

Whose  succour  they  implored: 
Thy  presence  with  the  favoured  race, 
¥1  -     '.-     _    at  name  adored. 

4  As  thee  their  God  our  fathers  owned, 

Thou  art  our  sovereign  K 
0  t.  as  thou  didst  to  them, 

To  us  deliverance  brins. 


554,  555  occasional. 


554.       L.  M.     .  aikin. 

In  Time  of  War. 

1  While  sounds  of  war  are  heard  around, 
And  death  and  ruin  strew  the  ground ; 
To  tiiee  we  look,  on  thee  we  call, 

The  Parent  and  the  Lord  of  all. 

2  Thou,  who  hast  stamped  on  human  kind 
The  image  of  a  heaven-born  mind, 
And  in  a  Falher's  wide  embrace 

Hast  cherished  all  the  kindred  race; 

3  Great  God  !  whose  powerful  hand  can  bind 
The  raging  waves,  the  furious  wind, 

0  bid  the  human  tempest  cease, 

And  hush  the  maddening  world  to  peace. 

4  With  reverence  may  each  hostile  land 
Hear  and  obey  that  Irgh  command, 
Thy  Son's  blest  errand  from  above — 
cMy  creatures,  live  in  mutual  love!' 

555.  L.  M.  Flint. 

Remembrance  of  our  Fathers. 

1  In  pleasant  lands  have  fallen  the  lines 
That  bound  our  goodly  heritage, 
And  safe  beneath  cur  sheltering  vines 
Our  youth  is  blest,  and  soothed  our  age. 

2  What  thanks,  0  God,  to  thee  are  due, 
That  thou  didst  plant  our  fathers  here; 
And  watch  and  guard  them  as  they  grew, 
A  vineyard,  to  the  planter  dear. 


occasional  556 

3  The  toils  they  bore,  our  ease  have  wrought; 
They  sowed  in  terrs — in  joy  we  reap; 
The  birthright  they  so  dearly  bought 

We  '11  guard,  'till  we  with  them  shall  sl°ep. 

4  Thy  kindness  to  our  fathers  shown, 
In  weal  and  wo  through  all  the  past, 
Their  grateful  sons,  O  God,  shall  own, 
While  here  their  name  and  race  shall  last 

556.       L.  M.       dvek. 

Public  Humiliation. 

1  Great  Framer  of  unnumbered  worlds, 
And  whom  unnumbered  worlds  adore! 
Whose  goodness  all  thy  creatures  share, 

While  nature  trembles  at  thy  power: 

2  Thine  is  the  hand  that  moves  the  spheres., 
That  wakes  the  wind,  and  lifts  the  sea; 
And  man,  who  moves  the  lord  of  earth, 
Acts  but  the  part  assigned  by  thee. 

3  While  suppliant  crowds  implore  thine  aid, 
To  thee  we  raise  the  humble  cry; 
Thine  altar  is  the  contrite  heart, 

Thine  incense,  a  repentant  sigh. 

4  0  may  our  land,  in  this  her  hour, 
Confess  thy  hand,  and  bless  the  rod, 
By  penitence  make  thee  her  friend, 
And  find  in  thee  a  guardian  God! 


557,  558.  occasional. 


557.         7S   M.    61.       CHRISTIAN    PsAl.MIST 
For  Saturday  Evening. 

1  Safely  through  another  week 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek 

On  the  approaching  Sabbath  day; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  Mercies  multiplied,  each  hour, 
Through  the  week  our  praise  demand ; 
Guarded  by  thy  mighty  power, 

Fed  and  guided  by  thy  hand. 
From  our  worldly  care  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  night  with  thee. 

3  When  the  morn  shall  bid  us  rise, 
May  we  feel  thy  pleasure  near; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 
When  we  in  thy  house  appear; 
Blest  may  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

558.  10s  M.  Montgomery. 

Death  of  a  Minister  in  his  Prime. 

1  Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime, 
In  full  activity  of  zeal  and  power; 

A  Christian  cannot  die  before  his  time, 

The  Lord's  appointment  is  the  servant's  hour- 

2  Go  to  the  grave;  at  noon  from  labor  cease; 
Rest  on  thy  sheaves,  thy  harvest-task  is  done; 
Come  from  the  heat  of  battle,  and  in  peace, 
Soldier,  go  home;  with  thee  the  fight  is  won. 


OCCASIONAL.  (X>M 

3  Go  to  the  grave,  for  there  thy  Saviour  lay 
In  death's  embraces,  ere  he  rose  on  high; 
And  all  the  ransomed,  by  that  narrow  way, 
Pass  to  eternal  life  beyond  the  sky. 

4  Go  to  the  grave: — no,  take  thy  seat  above; 
Be  thy  pure  spirit  present  with  the  Lord, 
Where  thou  for  faith  and  hope  hast  perfect  love, 
And  open  vision  for  the  written  word. 

559.  S.  M.  Montgomery 

On  the  Death  of  an  aged  Minister. 

1  Servant  of  God,  well  done! 
Rest  from  thy  loved  employ; 

The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won, 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy. 

2  The  voice  of  midnight  came, 
He  started  up  to  hear; 

A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame — 
He  fell,  but  felt  no  fear. 

3  Tranquil  amidst  alarms, 
It  found  him  on  the  field, 

A  veteran  slumbering  on  his  arms, 
Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 

4  The  pains  of  death  are  past; 
Labour  and  sorrow  cease; 

And,  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 
His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

5  Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done! 
Praise  be  thy  new  employ; 

And  while  eternal  ages  run, 
Rest  in  thv  Saviour's  joy. 
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560  OCCASIONAL. 

560.  7S  M.  Anonymovj. 

Funeral  Hymn. 

1  Clay  to  clay,  and  dust  to  dust! 
Let  them  mingle — for  they  must! 
Give  to  earth  the  earthly  clod, 
For  the  spirit  's  fled  to  God. 

2  Never  more  shall  midnight's  damp 
Darken  round  this  mortal  lamp; 
Never  more  shall  noonday's  glance 
Search  this  mortal  countenance. 

3  Deep  the  pit,  and  cold  the  bed, 
Where  the  spoils  of  death  are  laid : 
Stiff  the  curtains,  chill  the  gloom, 
Of  man's  melancholy  tomb. 

4  Look  aloft!     The  spirit's  risen — 
Death  cannot  the  soul  imprison: 
'T  is  in  heaven  that  spirits  dwell, 
Glorious,  though  invisible. 

5  Thither  let  us  turn  our  view; 
Peace  is  there,  and  comfort  too: 
There  shall  those  we  love  be  found, 
Tracing  joy's  eternal  round. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


I.        Common  Metre. 

To  Thee,  whose  temple  is  all  space; 

Whose  altar,  earth,  sea,  skies; 
One  chorus  let  all  beings  raise; 

All  nature's  incense  rise. 

II.  Long  Metre. 

Be  thou,  0  God,  exalted  high; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed; 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed. 

III.  Short  Metre. 

To  God  the  only  wise, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  who  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Their  grateful  praises  sing. 

IV.        Hallelujah  Metre. 

Now  to  the  King  of  Heaven 
Your  cheerful  voices  raise; 
To  him  be  glory  given. 
Power,  majesty  and  praise. 

Wide  as  he  reigns, 

His  name  be  sung, 

By  every  tongue, 

In  endless  strains. 


DOXOLOGIES. 

V.  Seven  Syllable  Metre. 

All  who  vital  breath  enjoy, 
In  God's  praise  that  breath  employ; 
And  in  one  great  chorus  join, 
Praise,  0  praise  the  name  divine. 

VI.  Ten  Syllable  Metre. 

Burst  into  praise,  my  soul!  all  nature  join! 
Angels  and  men  in  harmony  combine; 
While  human  years  are  measured  by  the  sun, 
And  while  eternity  its  course  shall  run. 

VII.       Eleven  Syllable  Metre. 

Come,  let  us  adore  Him,  come,  bow  at  his  feet' 
0  give  him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet; 
Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise, 
And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 


It  was  thought  unnecessary  to  give  Doxologies  in  any  ether 
than  the  above  svrnple  metres.  An  easy  transition  may  be  made 
from  other  metres  into  one  of  these.  The  Long  metre  Doxology 
may  be  sung  with  a  hymn  in  Long  metre  Six  lines;  the  Seven 
syllable  metre  Doxology  may  be  sung  with  a  hymn  in  Eight  and 
Seven  syllable  metre;  and  so  on,  according  to  the  taste  ana 
discretion  of  the  Minister  or  Choir. 


ANTHEMS, 

AND    ADDITIONAL     HYMNS. 


I.        Haeakkuk,  ii.  20. 

The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple;  let  all  the  earth 
keep  silence  before  him. 

II.         Psalm  iii.  8. 

Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord,  and  thy 
blessing  is  among  dry  people. 

III.         Church  Collect. 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might,  thou  that  art  the 
author,  thou  that  art  the  giver  of  all  good  things, 
graft  in  our  hearts  the  love  of  thy  name,  increase  in 
us  true  religion,  nourish  us  in  all  goodness,  and  of 
thy  great  mercy  keep  us  in  the  same,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

IV.         Psalm  cxix.  33,  35. 

Teach  me,  0  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes-, 
make  me  to  walk  in  the  way  of  thy  commandments 
for  evermore. 

V.        Church  Collect. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord,  to  thv 

faithful    people,  pardon  and  peace;  that  they  may 

be  cleansed  from  all  their  sins,  and  serve  thee  with  a 

quiet  mind,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

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ANTHEMS. 

VI.        Anonymous. 
Morning. 

Father  of  mercies!  when  the  day  is  dawning, 
Then  will  I  pay  my  vows  to  thee; 

Like  incense  wafted  on  the  breath  of  morning, 
My  heart-felt  praise  to  Heaven  shall  be. 

Yes,  thou  art  near  me;  sleeping  or  waking, 
Still  doth  thy  care  unchanged  remain; 

If  ever  I  wander,  thy  ways  forsaking, 
O  lead  me  gently  back  again. 


VII.        Peabody. 
Autumn  Evening. 

1  Behold  the  beauteous  western  light; 

It  melts  in  deepening  gloom: 
So  calmly  Christians  sink  away, 
Descending  to  the  tomb. 

2  The  winds  breathe  low,  the  withering  leaf 

Scarce  whispers  from  the  tree; 
So  gently  flows  the  parting  breath, 
When  good  men  cease  to  be. 

3  How  beautiful  on  all  the  hiUs 

The  crimson  light  is  shed  ! 
'T  is  like  the  peace  the  Christian  gives 
To  mourners  round  his  bed. 


4  How  mildly  on  the  wandering  cloud 
The  sunset  beam  is  cast! 
'T  is  like  the  memory,  left  behind, 
When  loved  ones  breathe  their  last. 


ANTHEMS. 

5  And  now,  above  the  dews  of  night, 

The  yellow  star  appears: 
So  faith  spring?  in  the  hearts  of  those, 
Whose  eves  are  bathed  in  tears. 

6  But  soon  the  morning's  happier  light 

Its  glories  shall  restore; 
And  eyelids,  that  are  sealed  in  death. 
Shall  ope,  to  close  no  more. 

VIII.         Rosconio.x. 
Praise  to  God  from  all  i\"ature. 

1  0  azure  vaults!   0  crystal  sky! 
The  world's  transparent  canopy! 

Break  your  long  silence,  and  let  mortals  know 
With  what  contempt  you  look  on  things  below. 

2  0  light!  thou  fairest,  first  of  things, 
From  whom  all  joy,  all  beauty  springs; 

0  praise  the  almighty  Ruler  of  the  globe, 
Who  useth  thee  as  his  imperial  robe. 

3  Great  eye  of  all !  whose  glorious  ray 
Rules  the  bright  empire  of  the  day ; 

0  praise  his  name,  without  whose  purer  Mght, 
Thou  hadst  been  hid  in  an  abyss  of  night. 

4  Ye  moon  and  planets!  who  dispense 
By  God's  command  your  influence; 

Resign  to  him,  as  to  your  Maker  due, 
That  homage  which  man's  folly  pays  to  you. 

5  Ye  mists  and  vapours,  hail  and  snow, 
And  you  who  through  the  concave  blow, 

Swift  to  perform  the  mandates  of  his  word, 
Whirlwinds  and  tempests!    praise  the  almighty 
Lord. 


ANTHEMS. 


6  Praise  him,  ye  monsters  of  the  deep, 
That  in  the  sea's  vast  bosom  sleep: 

At  whose  command  the  foaming  billows  roar; 
Yet  know  their  limits,  tremble,  and  adore. 

7  Praise  him,  old  monuments  of  time! 
0  praise  him,  ye  in  youthful  prime! 

All  ye  who  shine  in  beauty's  excellence! 
And  praise  him,  thou  sweet  age  of  innocence! 

8  Let  the  wide  world  his  praises  sing, 
From  whom  its  various  blessings  spring; 

Let  echoing  anthems  make  his  praises  known, 
On  earth  his  footstool,  as  in  heaven  his  throne. 


IX.        Anonymous. 
Devotion  and  Virtue. 

1  Save  me  from  my  foes, 

Shield  me,  Lord,  from  harm, 
Let  me  safe  repose 

On  thy  mighty  arm. 
Thou  art  God  alone; 

Those  who  seek  thy  heavenly  face, 
Thou  wilt  bless,  and  they  shall  own 
Thy  matchless  grace. 

2  Pleasant  is  the  land 

Where  Jehovah  's  known, 
Where  a  pious  band 

Bow  before  his  throne, 
Who  with  loud  acclaim, 

Siing  his  great  and  wondrous  love, 
Who  ere  long  shall  praise  his  name 
With  saints  above. 


ANTHEMS. 

3  Let  my  faith  and  love 

With  my  years  increase; 
Let  me  never  rove 

From  the  paths  of  peace; 
But  through  life  display 

Holy  deeds  and  actions  pure, 
That  when  life  has  passed  away, 
May  bliss  be  sure. 

X.        An'oxymous. 
Heavenly  Desires. 

Angels  ever  bright  and  fair, 
Take,  oh  take  me  to  your  care. 
Speed  to  your  own  courts  my  flight, 
Clad  in  robes  of  virgin  white. 
Angels  ever  bright  and  fair, 
Take,  oh  take  me  to  your  care. 

XI.        Pope. 
The  Universal  Prayer. 

1  Father  of  all!  in  every  age, 

In  every  clime  adored, 
By  saint,  by  savage,  or  by  sage, 
The  universal  Lord! 

2  Thou  great  first  cause!  least  understood 

Who  all  my  sense  confined, 
To  know  but  this; — that  thou  art  good, 
And  that  myself  am  blind; 

3  What  conscience  dictates  to  be  done, 

Or  warns  me  not  to  do, 
This  teach  me,  more  than  hell,  to  shun 
That,  more  than  heaven,  pursue. 


ANTHEMS. 


4  What  blessings  thy  free  bounty  gives 

Let  me  not  cast  away; 
For  God  is  paid  when  man  receives 
T'  enjoy  is  to  obey. 

5  Yet  not  to  earth's  contracted  span 

Thy  goodness  let  me  bound; 
Or  think  thee  Lord  alone  of  man, 
When  thousand  worlds  are  round 

6  Let  not  this  weak,  unknowing  hand 

Presume  thy  bolts  to  throw; 
And  deal  damnation  round  the  land 
On  each  I  judge  thy  foe. 

7  If  I  am  right,  thy  grace  impart 

Still  in  the  right  to  stay; 
If  I  am  wrong,  0  teach  my  heart 
To  find  that  better  way. 

8  Save  me  alike  from  foolish  pride 

Or  impious  discontent, 
At  aught  thy  wisdom  has  denied, 
Or  aught  thy  goodness  lent. 

9  Teach  me  to  feel  another's  wo, 

To  hide  the  fault  I  see; 

That  mercy  I  to  others  show, 

That  mercy  show  to  me. 

10  Mean  though  I  am,  (not  wholly  so, 

Since  quickened  by  thy  breath,) 
0!  lead  me,  wheresoe'er  I  go, 
Through  this  day's  life  or  death. 

11  This  day  be  bread  and  peace  my  lot; 

But  all  beneath  the  sun 
Thou  know'st  if  best  bestowed  or  not; 
And  let  thy  will  be  done. 


ANTHEMS. 

12  To  thee,  whose  temple  is  all  space, 
Whose  altar,  earth,  sea,  skies, 
One  chorus  let  all  beings  raise, 
All  nature's  incense  rise. 

XII.        Anonymous. 
Public  Rejoicing. 

Go  forth  to  the  mount,  bring  the  olive  branch  home, 
And  rejoice,  for  the  day  of  our  freedom  is  come! 

From  that  day  when  the  moon,  upon  Ajalon's  vale 
Looking  motionless  down,  saw  the  kings  of  the 
earth 
In  the  presence  of  God's  mighty  champion  grow 
pale, 
0  never  had  Judah  an  hour  of  such  mirth! 

Go  forth  to  the  mount,  bring  the  olive  branch  home, 
And  rejoice,  for  the  day  of  our  freedom  is  come! 

XIII.        Tate  &  Brady. 
Instruction  in  God's  Law.        Ps.  78. 

1  Hear,  0  my  people!  to  my  law 

Devout  attention  lend; 
Let  the  instructions  of  my  mouth 
Deep  in  your  hearts  descend. 

2  My  tongue,  by  inspiration  taught, 

Shall  parables  unfold, 
Dark  oracles,  but  understood, 
And  owned  for  truths  of  old ; 

3  Which  we  from  sacred  registers 

Of  ancient  times  have  known, 
And  our  forefathers'  pious  care 
To  us  has  handed  down. 


ANTHEMS. 

i  We  will  not  hide  them  from  our  sons; 
Our  offspring  shall  be  taught 
The  praises  of  the  Lord,  whose  strength 
Has  works  of  wonder  wrought; 

5  That  generations  yet  to  come, 

Should  to  their  unborn  heirs 
Religiously  transmit  the  same, 
And  they  again  to  theirs; 

6  To  teach  them  that  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands; 
That  they  should  ne'er  his  works  forget, 
But  keep  his  just  commands. 


XIV.        Merrick. 
Song  of  Simeon.    Luke  n.  29. 

1  'T  is  enough — the  hour  is  come; 
Now  within  the  silent  tomb 

Let  this  mortal  frame  decay, 
Mingled  with  its  kindred  clay; 
Since  thy  mercies  oft  of  old 
By  thy  chosen  seers  foretold, 
Faithful  now,  and  steadfast  prove, 
God  of  truth,  and  God  of  love! 

2  Since  at  length  my  aged  eye 
Sees  the  day-spring  from  on  high! 
Those  whom  death  has  overspread 
With  his  dark  and  dreary  shade, 
Lift  their  eyes,  and,  from  afar, 
Hail  the  light  of  Jacob's  star; 
Waiting  till  the  promised  ray 
Turn  their  darkness  into  daw 


ANTHEMS. 

3  Sun  of  Righteousness,  to  Thee5 
Lo!  the  nations  bow  the  knee; 
And  the  realms  of  distant  kings 
Own  the  healing  of  thy  wings: 
See  the  beams  intensely  shed, 
Shine  on  Zion's  favoured  head! 
Never  may  they  hence  remove, 
God  of  truth,  and  God  of  love! 


XV.  B0WRI>'G. 

For  Advent  or  Christmas. 

1st  Voice.  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night; 

What  its  signs  of  promise  are. 
2d  Voice.  Traveller!  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 

See  that  glory-beaming  star! 
\st  Voice.   Watchman!  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  01  joy  foretell? 
2d  Voice.  Traveller!  yes;  it  brings  the  day. 

Promised  day  of  Israel! 
1st  Voice.   Watchman' 
2d 


Voice'.   Traveller!  Yes,  it  brings,  &c. 


1st  Voice.  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
2d  Voice.   Traveller!  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth  its  course  portends. 
1st  Voice.  Watchman!  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
2d  Voice.   Traveller!  ages  are  its  own: 

See!  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 
1st  Voice.  Watchman!     )   . 
2d  Voice.   Traveller!  A?es  me  lts  own>  &c' 

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ANTHEMS. 


1st  Voice.  Wavchman!  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 
2d  Voice.  Traveller!  darkness  takes  its  flight, 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
1st  Voice.  Watchman!  let  thy  wanderings  cease; 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home. 
2d  Voice.  Traveller!  lo!  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo!  the  Son  of  God  is  come! 
1st  Voice.  Watchman!    )  Lo!  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
2d  Voice.  Traveller!       \  &c. 


XVI.        Milton,  altered  by  Dr.  Gardiner. 
For  Christmas. 

1  No  war  or  battle's  sound 
Was  heard  the  world  around, 

No  hostile  chiefs  to  furious  combat  ran; 

But  peaceful  was  the  night, 

In  which  the  prince  of  light 
His  reign  of  peace  upon  the  earth  began. 

2  The  shepherds  on  the  lawn, 
Before  the  point  of  dawn, 

In  social  circle  sat,  while  all  around 

The  gentle  fleecy  brood, 

Or  cropped  the  flowery  food, 
Or  slept,  or  sported  on  the  verdant  ground. 

3  When  lo!  with  ravished  ears, 
Each  swain  delighted  hears 

Sweet  music,  offspring  of  no  mortal  hand; 


ANTHEMS 


Divinely  warbled  voice. 
Answering  the  stringed  noise. 
With  blissful  rapture  charmed  the  listening  band. 

4  They  saw  a  glorious  light 
Burst  on  their  wondering  sight. 

Harping  in  solemn  quire,  in  robes  arrayed, 

The  helmed  cherubim 

And  s worded  seraphim 
Are  seen  in  glittering  ranks,  with  wings  displayed 

5  Sounds  of  so  sweet  a  tone 
Before  were  never  known, 

But  when  of  old  the  sons  of  morning  sung, 

While  God  disposed  in  air 

Each  constellation  fair, 
And  the  well-balanced  world  on  hinges  hung. 

6  Hail,  hail,  auspicious  morn! 
The  Saviour  Christ  is  born: 

(Such  was  th'  immortal  seraph's  song  sublime) 

Glory  to  God  in  heaven! 

To  man  sweet  peace  be  given, 
Sweet  peace  and  friendship  to  the  end  of  time! 


XVII.        T.  Moore. 
Fall  of  Israel. 

Fallen  is  thy  throne.  0  Israel ; 

Silence  is  o'er  thy  plains; 
Thy  dwellings  all  lie  desolate, 

Thy  children  weep  in  chains. 
Where  are  the  dews  that  fed  thee 

On  Elim's  barren  shore? 
That  fire  from  Heaven  which  led  thee, 

Now  lights  thy  path  no  more, 


ANTHEMS. 


XVIII.  Pope. 

The  Dying  Christian  to  his  Soul. 

1  Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame, 
Quit,  0  quit  this  mortal  frame! 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying, 

0  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark!  they  whisper!  angels  say, 

1  Sister  spirit,  come  away.' 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite, 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death? 

3  The  world  recedes;  it  disappears. 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes;  my  ears 
With  sounds  seraphic  ring. 

Lend,  lend  your  wings;  I  mount,  I  fly! 
0  grave,  where  is  thy  victory? 
0  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 

XIX,  Watts. 
Jit  a  Funeral. 

1  Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb! 
Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust; 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  thy  silent  dust. 

2  No  pain,  no  grief,  no  anxious  fear 
Invade  thy  bounds;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  its  soft  repose. 


ANTHEMS. 

So  Jesus  slept;  God's  dying  Son 
Passed  through  the  grave,  and  blessed  the  bed; 
Then  rest,  dear  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

Break,  sacred  morning,  from  the  skies! 
Then,  clothed  anew  in  bright  array, 
Immortal  form!  to  life  arise, 
And  swell  the  song  of  endless  day. 


XX.  MlLMAX. 

At  a  Funeral. 

1  Brother,  thou  art  gone  before  us, 

And  thy  saintly  soul  is  flown 
Where  tears  are  wiped  from  every  eye. 

And  sorrow  is  unknown. 
From  the  burden  of  the  flesh, 

And  from  care  and  fear  released, 
Where  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling, 

And  the  weary  are  at  rest. 

2  Sin  can  never  taint  thee  now, 

Nor  doubt  thy  faith  assail, 
Nor  thy  meek  trust  in  Jesus  Christ 

And  the  holy  Spirit  fail: 
And  there  thou  'rt  sure  to  meet  the  good, 

Whom  on  earth  thou  lovedst  best, 
Where  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling, 

And  the  weary  are  at  rest. 

3  i  Earth  to  earth,'  and  '  dust  to  dust,' 

The  solemn  priest  hath  said; 
So  we  lay  the  turf  above  thee  now, 
And  we  seal  thv  narrow  bed : 
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ANTHEMS. 


But  thy  spirit,  brother!  soars  away 

Among  the  faithful  blest, 
Where  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling 

And  the  weary  are  at  rest. 


XXI.        Wesley's  Col. 
The  happy  Dead. 

1  Hark!  a  voice  divides  the  sky; 

Happy  are  the  faithful  dead ! 
In  the  Lord  who  sweetly  die, 

They  from  all  their  toils  are  freed ! 
Them  the  Spirit  hath  declared 

Blest,  unutterably  blest; 
Jesus  is  their  great  reward: 

Jesus  is  their  endless  rest. 

2  Followed  by  their  works  they  go, 

Where  their  Head  is  gone  before; 
Reconciled  by  grace  below, 

Grace  hath  opened  mercy's  door; 
Justified  through  faith  alone, 

Here  they  knew  their  sins  forgiven; 
Here  they  laid  their  burden  down, 

Hallowed,  and  made  meet  for  heaven. 

3  Who  can  now  lament  the  lot 

Of  a  saint  in  Christ  deceased? 
Let  me  world  who  know  us  not, 

Call  us  hopeless  and  unblest; 
When  from  flesh  the  spirit  freed 

Hastens  homeward  to  return, 
Mortals  cry,  '  A  man  is  dead! ' ' 

Angels  sing,  'A  child  is  born!' 


ANTHEMS. 

Born  into  the  world  above, 

They  our  happy  brother  greet; 
Bear  him  to  the  Throne  of  Love, 

Place  him  at  the  Saviour's  feet: 
Jesus  smiles,  and  says  c  Well  done, 

Good  and  faithful  servant  thou! 
Enter,  and  receive  thy  crown, 

Reign  with  me  triumphant  now!' 

XXII.         C.  Wesley. 
Confidence  of  Saints  in  the  Day  of  Judgment. 

1  Stand  the  omnipotent  decree! 

Jehovah's  will  be  done; 
Nature's  end  we  wait  to  see, 

And  hear  her  final  groan: 
Let  this  earth  dissolve,  and  blend 
In  death  the  wicked  and  the  just; 
Let  those  ponderous  orbs  descend, 

And  grind  us  into  dust: 

2  Rests  secure  the  righteous  man, 

At  his  Redeemer's  beck 
Sure  to  emerge,  and  rise  again, 

And  mount  above  the  wreck. 
Lo!  the  heavenly  spirit  towers, 
Like  flames  o'er  nature's  funeral  pyre, 
Triumphs  in  immortal  powers, 

And  claps  his  wings  of  fire! 

3  Nothing  hath  the  just  to  lose, 

By  worlds  on  worlds  destroyed; 
Far  beneath  his  feet  he  views, 
With  smiles,  the  flaming  void; 


ANTHEMS. 

Sees  this  universe  renewed; 
The  grand  millennial  reign  begun; 
Shouts  with  all  the  sons  of  God 
Around  the  eternal  throne. 

XXIII.        Sir  Walter  Scott. 
The  Last  Day. 

1  That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day? 

2  When  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  naming  heavens  together  roll, 
"When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead ; 

3  Oh,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou  the  trembling  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

XXIV.  UOWRING. 

Light  of  Religion. 

1  Were  all  our  hopes  and  all  our  fears 
Confined  within  life's  narrow  bound; 
If,  travellers  through  this  vale  of  tears, 
We  saw  no  better  world  beyond; 

2  Did  not  a  sunbeam  break  the  gloom, 
And  not  a  floweret  smile  beneath; 
Who  could  exist  in  such  a  tomb? 
Who  dwell  amid  the  shades  of  death? 


ANTHEMS. 

3  And  such  were  life  without  the  ray 
From  our  divine  religion  given: 

'T  is  this,  that  makes  our  darkness  day; 
'T  is  this,  that  makes  our  earth  a  heaven. 

4  Bright  is  the  golden  sun  above, 
And  beautiful  the  flowers  that  bloom, 
And  all  is  joy,  and  all  is  love, 
Reflected  from  a  world  to  come. 

XXV.      Drtden,  altered. 

*  Creator  Spirit,  by  whose  aid.* 

1  Oh  !  source  of  uncreated  light ! 

By  whom  the  worlds  were  raised  from  night; 
Come,  visit  every  pious  mind; 
Come,  pour  thy  joys  on  human  kind. 

2  Plenteous  in  grace,  descend  from  high, 
Rich  in  thy  matchless  energy; 

From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free, 
And  make  us  temples  worthy  thee. 

?   Cleanse  and  refine  our  earthly  parts, 
Inflame  and  sanctify  our  hearts, 
Our  frailties  help,  our  vice  control, 
Submit  the  senses  to  the  soul. 

4  Thrice  holy  fount!  thrice  holy  fire! 
Our  hearts  with  heavenly  love  inspire; 
Make  us  eternal  truths  receive, 

Aid  us  to  live  as  we  believe. 

5  Chase  from  our  path  each  noxious  foe, 
And  peace,  the  fruit  of  love,  bestow; 
And,  lest  our  feet  should  step  astray, 
Protect  and  guide  us  in  our  way. 


ANTHEMS. 

XXVI.        Bp.  Heber. 

Ascension  of  Christ. 

1  <  Sit  thou  on  my  right  hand,  my  Son! '  saith  the 

Lord. 
{  Sit  thou  on  my  right  hand,  my  Son  ! 

Till  in  the  fatal  hour 

Of  my  wrath,  and  my  power, 
Thy  foes  shall  be  a  footstool  to  thy  throne! ' 

2  '  Prayer  shall  be  made  through  thee,  my  Son!' 

saith  the  Lord. 
1  Prayer  shall  be  made  through  thee,  my  Son! 

From  earth  and  air  and  sea, 

And  all  that  in  them  be, 
Which  thou  for  thine  heritage  hast  won! ' 

3  '  Daily  be  thou  praised,  my  Son! '  saith  the  Lord. 
'  Daily  be  thou  praised,  my  Son! 

And  all  that  live  and  move, 
Let  them  bless  thy  bleeding  love, 
And  the  work  which  thy  worthiness  hath  done! ' 

XXVII.        Psalm  cxv. 

JVon  nobis  Domine. 

Not  unto  us,  0  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy 
name  give  glory.  The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of 
us,  and  he  will'bless  us;  he  will  bless  them  that  fear 
his  name,  both  great  and  small.  All  the  whole 
heavens  are  the  Lord's;  the  earth  hath  he  given  to 
the  children  of  men.  The  dead  praise  not  thee,  0 
Lord,  neither  they  that  go  down  into  silence.  But 
we  will  praise  the  Lord  from  this  time  forth,  and 
for  evermore. 


